Parishioners have spent half a month preparing decorations ahead of Christmas Eve.
A local meticulously decorates a nativity scene set up on the street.
All preparations are now almost completed at Binh Thai Church.
Mr. An, a resident of District 8, says his family has made decorations for Christmas for the past 20 years. Unlike in the past two years, the Xmas atmosphere this year is in full swing with the COVID-19 outbreak brought under control and life returning to normal.
Residents on Pham The Hien street equip light decorations and set up a nativity scene to celebrate the birth of Christ and the New Year holiday.
Pham The Hien street in District 8 is home to one of the largest Christian communities in Ho Chi Minh City.
Shimmering well-decorated caves attract plenty of children.
Last year there were less decorations in District 8 as locals commemorated the victims of COVID-19.
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