People rushed to the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus in the central part of Hanoi on Christmas Day, which is observed worldwide and gaining popularity in Vietnam.

The bustling atmosphere was recorded at St. Joseph's Cathedral, a Catholic church in Hoan Kiem District. It’s a Gothic Revival church built in the late 19th century to serve the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi.

Let’s explore the atmosphere at the renowned church on Christmas Eve.  

Since late afternoon, the atmosphere at St. Joseph's Cathedral has been exciting. Photos: Duy Khanh/The Hanoi Times

Police monitor the transport in the areas surrounding the church.

People fill the roads leading to the church.

The bustling atmosphere at the church.

Christmas time is in the air.

Lovely faces in the evening.

Adults and children enjoy the moments in the evening.

The girl with unforgettable moments.

From locals...

to foreigners, celebrating Christmas Eve.

Foreign visitors celebrate Christmas Eve.

Decoration at St. Joseph's Cathedral.