Many people in Ho Chi Minh City have chosen to celebrate their Christmas on a street in District 8, famous for its churches and colorful decorations.

Pham The Hien Street has become one of the favorite locations for the local citizens to enjoy the festive spirit.

Stretching across Wards 6 and 7, the road consists of five parishes, namely Binh Thai, Binh An Thuong, Binh An Ha, Binh Thuan, and Binh Son, which have together turned into a well-known ‘Christian neighborhood.’

Local residents hang up lights for their Christmas cavern.

It has become a tradition for the churches and local houses to be adorned with Christmas lights, caves, and trees, attracting many visitors from across the southern metropolis.

Christmas is a very special occasion to the people here, as the decorations have been prepared for about a month, said Nguyen Thanh Anh, a local resident.

“My family has spent over VND10 million [US$440] ornamenting our homes. We want our house to fill with the festive spirit and to provide a beautiful space for visitors to enjoy and take photos,” Anh elaborated.

A family visits the neighborhood on their motorcycle.

A young man dressed up as Santa Claus carries a bag of presents.

A cave is illuminated and equipped with a snowmaking system, attracting a lot of visitors.

A small alley on Pham The Hien Street is lit up with Christmas lights.

Young children pose for a photo under a handmade cavern.

A woman visits the ‘Christian neighborhood’ with her pet.

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