Hanoians celebrates Christmas in joy

Anh Kiet - Photographers: Duy Khanh, Ngoc Tu, Lai Tan

Dec 25, 2020 / 11:58 AM

Local residents flock to Hanoi's St Joseph's Cathedral to enjoy entertainment program for welcoming Christmas.

Hanoians welcomed Christmas in a joyful, safe and loving atmosphere on December 24 night.

People flock to Hanoi's St Joseph's Cathedral to enjoy entertainment program for welcoming Christmas.

The square in front of St Joseph's Cathedral was filled with people. Everyone is looking forward to the midnight mass.

Dancers perform at St Joseph's Cathedral.

A girl sits on her farther’s neck to watch the dacing performance.

A girl on her father's back is immersed herself in the Christmas atmosphere at St Joseph's Cathedral.

At Thai Ha church in Dong Da district, Christmas celebration started since late afternoon.

Thai Ha church is filled with Christmas atmosphere.

Prayers inside Thai Ha church.

In order to ensure Covid-19 prevention and control, face masks and hand-sanitizer were available for all people.

A baby in his father's arms on Christmas festival at Thai Ha church.

The sparkling scene on Christmas Eve at Cua Bac church.

Decoration scene at Cua Bac church.

Hanoi police ensure security and order on Christmas Eve.

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