Christmas season brings shoppers to Saigon flea markets
Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 11:49 GMT+7
Thousands of shopaholics flocked to flea markets around Saigon’s downtown area last weekend to purchase Christmas items.
Held once or twice per month on weekends, many flea markets in the city are open from the morning until late at night and sell all kinds of goods such as souvenirs, food, shoes, cosmetics, clothes, handbags, ceramics and anything else a city dweller needs.
A common thing seen at flea markets around the city during the last weekend was the Christmas atmosphere spread around through songs, decorations and Christmas-themed products.
A shop selling Christmas accessories at the Hello Weekend flea market in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on December 20, 2014. Photo: Dong Nguyen
According to some vendors at these markets, the number of customers increased compared with previous markets.
“Our most popular products are Christmas-themed accessories like Christmas tree bracelets and Santa Claus headbands since girls like wearing them to pose for photos with Christmas decorations,” Tram Anh from Ohay Shop at the 2Day SALE flea market said.
Red Christmas headbands seen at a shop at the 2day SALE flea market in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on December 20, 2014. Photo: Dong Nguyen
Meanwhile, Nguyen Hoang Khanh, head of the supervising team of the market, told Tuoi Tre News that they have welcomed around 2,000 customers per market day since the beginning of December.
“This is double compared to previous months,” he said.
“The weather now is turning a bit cold so items like sweaters, jackets and hoodies are among the bestsellers,” he added. “Colors like green, red and white are also customer favorites because it’s Christmas time.”
A simple Christmas tree at a shop at the 1Spot flea market in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on December 20, 2014. Photo: Dong Nguyen
Other flea markets in town like 1Spot, Sale4share and Hello Weekend also ran many discount programs, helping to create a bustling shopping season in the city at the end of the year.
A clothing booth decorated with silver decorative wires at the 1Spot flea market in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on December 20, 2014. Photo: Dong Nguyen
Two customers talking to each other at a cosmetic booth at the 1Spot flea market in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on December 20, 2014. Photo: Binh Minh
Christmas decorations at the 1Spot flea market in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on December 20, 2014. Photo: Dong Nguyen
Many young shopaholics seen at the 1Spot flea market in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on December 20, 2014. Photo: Dong Nguyen
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