Thursday, December 23, 2010

Tis the season to be jolly in Hanoi

It is truly amazing how the spirit of Christmas has caught up with Vietnam.

I hark back to the time when I visited Vietnam way back in Dec 2005. I don't recall seeing many Christmas trees and decorations, except in major international hotels, and shopping malls.

Fast forward to Dec 2010.

Christmas trees and decorations adorn many places, including:

(1) in major hotels, or hotels aspiring to be taken seriously by foreign tourists...


Thaison Hotel in Old Quarters

Hoabinh Palace Hotel in Old Quarters

(2) banks...

Christmas Decorations at Maritime Bank
(3) even in the Old Quarters

Choosing a Christmas Tree in Old Quarters

Tis indeed the season to be jolly in Hanoi.

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