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Hanoi’s Festive Extravaganza: A Colorful Christmas Fair in 2024

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a myriad of festive treats and trinkets to adorn our homes. The gift and décor section of the show is a bustling hive of activity, with an array of eye-catching and affordable products on offer. From twinkling lights to handcrafted ornaments, this section is a treasure trove of festive delights, sure to get anyone into the holiday spirit.

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25 December, 2024

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The Hanoi Christmas Fair is an annual event that spreads festive cheer and wonder in Vinhomes Gardenia, Nam Tu Liem District. This year’s fair, held during Noel 2024, promises an enchanting experience for locals and tourists alike.

The fair offers a unique opportunity for the community to come together and indulge in warm mulled wine, explore distinctive wares, and immerse themselves in the warm and joyous atmosphere.

The Hanoi Christmas Fair 2024 attracts a diverse crowd, including locals and foreign visitors. Photos: Anh Kiet/The Hanoi Times

This year, the event aims to provide an array of experiential activities and a vibrant shopping experience to celebrate Christmas. Nearly 50 booths from renowned brands such as Puccini, BOO, The Body Shop, Flower Of Hands, Zota, Beyond & Co, Little Sam, and ABC Mart are participating in the fair, showcasing accessories, fashion items, and festive gifts.

The Christmas gifts and decorations area is a bustling marketplace filled with eye-catching products at affordable prices. Visitors can find a wide assortment of decorations, including Christmas trees, tinsel, reindeer models, string lights, wreaths, baubles, snowflakes, candy canes, and Santa Claus outfits, to name a few.

Rebecca Gracey, an English expat who has called Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem District home for five years, shared her excitement about the fair’s offerings. “I was pleased to find a diverse range of Christmas gifts and decorations at the Hanoi Christmas Fair, with designs that are more appealing than those I’ve seen in street shops,” she told The Hanoi Times. “This year, velvet Christmas items in vibrant colors are all the rage.”

Vibrant velvet Christmas decorations on display at the fair.

The fair also features other Christmas essentials such as bells, drums, and tinsel, as well as Santa Claus costumes, hats, hair accessories, wreaths, pinecones, stars, and wooden wall hangings.

Truong Thi Ngoc Hanh, a stallholder at the fair, noted that her shop’s bestselling items are handmade velvet bows for tree and door decorations. “Our bows range in price from VND100,000 (US$3.9) to VND1 million (US$39), depending on their size,” she told The Hanoi Times. “This year, we’re seeing a variety of baubles, including those covered in velvet and glitter, adding a touch of elegance to any Christmas tree.”

Sparkling Christmas decorations add a touch of magic to the fair.

Delicious and beautifully decorated cakes are also available for purchase at the Hanoi Christmas Fair 2024.

Throughout the day, live Christmas music fills the air, creating a festive ambiance. A diverse range of vendors offers everything from socks to jewelry, and food lovers can indulge in delicious hot dishes from some of Hanoi’s best food vendors, ensuring a satisfying shopping experience.

The Special Winter Fest music stage sets the tone for a memorable night.

As the night of December 24th falls, a special winter festival takes center stage, featuring a youthful Christmas music performance. Nguyen Huong Ly, a second-year student at Hanoi University of Education, shared her enthusiasm: “My friends and I came to the Christmas Fair to enjoy the music and see our favorite singers, Tang Phuc and PiaLinh. The atmosphere is electric, and the variety of handmade items and gifts on offer is truly impressive.”