Christmas in Saigon feels very different from what you might be used to in the West, and that contrast is what makes it interesting to observe. In this article, I will share what the city feels like ...
December in Ho Chi Minh City transforms the tropical metropolis into a glowing, energetic celebration that blends global holiday symbols with local rhythm. While Christmas isn’t a traditional holiday ...
A heated debate has erupted on Vietnam’s social media over the Christmas decorations at Notre-Dame Cathedral — a historic, cultural, and religious symbol of Ho Chi Minh City. The controversy centers ...
Agnes Huynh Thi Nghiem, a 77-year-old widow who lives on her own, cheerfully sings Christmas carols as she admires a Nativity scene resting on the table in her modest home. The crèche depicts the ...
Although Vietnam is not a Christian country, Christmas is still widely celebrated in various ways: light displays, tree decorations, Santa Claus figures scattered across cities, and sales promotions ...