Many who plan to travel to Vietnam in christmas wonder if these holidays are celebrated in the country Today I will tell you how to celebrate Christmas the vietnamese, and what you can expect to find if you come as a tourist in these dates!
How do you celebrate Christmas in Vietnam?
Christmas itself is celebrated in Vietnam, although it is not a public holiday, and have less follow-up than in other countries. In Vietnam, a 10% of the population claim to be christian, and therefore on the religious level , these dates are of importance for a significant percentage of the population. In addition, due to the cultural influence and commercial and other countries, in Vietnam each year are pointing more people to participate in the christmas atmosphere.
In the urban areas of Vietnam, especially in the larger cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong Da Nang, it is possible to see christmas decorations in the streets, shopping centers, and restaurants. In addition, some people exchanged gifts, arrange for meals and dinners for both family members and between friends, or go out to the street to enjoy the christmas atmosphere and take pictures, because the cities on these dates, it looks different.
Finally, the churches are decorated so effusive to emphasize the great importance that these dates are for christians. For example, places like the Cathedral of Notre-Dame cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City or the St. Joseph Cathedral in Hanoi are truly beautiful, and usually attract a lot of parishioners to celebrate masses and other religious activities to celebrate Christmas.
How do you celebrate the new year in Vietnam?
31 December and 1 January are not traditionally festivities important in Vietnam, as the country continues its traditions of the lunar calendar and celebrates the Lunar New Year (Tết), at the end of January or beginning of February, coinciding with the Chinese New Year. However, due to the influence of western culture and globalization, to celebrate the new year’s Eve (31 December) and New Year (1 January) is becoming more and more popular. For example, on the 31st of December at night, many congregate in the centre of the cities to see the year out, and it is possible to find events and activities, as well as a lot of people in the street enjoying the festive atmosphere. In addition, in many cities such as Hanoi organize fireworks at 12:00 in the evening to give the bienvenia the new year, which also attracts many people.
Finally, in my experience, on the night of December 31 is as easy to find a good night atmosphere, and the halls are going to have a lot of audience, but also in Vietnam on 1 January is a public holiday.
How is the time on these dates?
The time to the end of December and early January will depend on where you are in Vietnam.
In the north it is winter in these dates, and the more likely it is that you need a coat and long pants to protect you from the cold.
On the other hand, in the center there will be warmer temperatures, although there is the possibility of time not sunny, for example, with rain or wind.
Finally, in the south there will be a warm atmosphere, and the possibility of sunny weather and summer is higher, although it is true that they can still be rain or wind.
Will you come to Hanoi in your trip to Vietnam?
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