Where to go for Christmas 2018?

Hanoi

1. German Christmas Market in Hanoi

Following its successful launch at the end of 2017, the German Christmas Market in Hanoi 2018 will return to the capital's residents at Cua Bac Church for three days, from December 13-15, 2018.

This is a unique event organized jointly by the German community, the Goethe Institute, and their Vietnamese friends, with the aim of promoting cultural exchange and sharing between nations, and bringing family members closer together.

At the German Christmas Fair in Hanoi 2018, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the joyful festive atmosphere, enjoy unique German food and drinks, immerse themselves in cheerful melodies, and find lovely gifts for family and friends.

North Gate Church

• 56 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Time: 2 PM to 10 PM, from December 13th to 15th, 2018
• Free entry

2. The "Warm Winter" 2018 Exchange Fair

The "Warm Winter" 2018 trade fair, held on Sunday, December 9th, 2018 at the Van Ho Exhibition Center, will be a suitable choice for young families, featuring mainly food, fashion, shoes, accessories, household goods, baby products, and more.

In particular, the fair also features charity programs, opportunities for interaction and sharing, allowing everyone to enjoy a warm and joyful Christmas atmosphere. The fair also includes completely free play areas for children, a photobooth for families to capture wonderful moments, and a mini-farm where children can unleash their creativity.

Van Ho Exhibition Center

• No. 2 Hoa Lu Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
• Time: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, December 9, 2018
• Free entry

3. Christmas Concert to Welcome the Christmas Season

On the evening of December 19th, at Cua Bac Church, the Goethe Institute will hold a pre-Christmas concert to celebrate the most beautiful holiday season of the year. The concert will be conducted by Honna Tetsuji and will feature musicians from the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra, singers from the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Theatre, and the Hanoi Catholic Youth Choir. Importantly, all proceeds from the concert will be donated to Cua Bac Parish to support those in need.

North Gate Church

• 56 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Performance time: 8 PM, December 19, 2018

Ho Chi Minh City

1. Christmas Creator's Market

This Christmas season, enjoy the festive atmosphere by participating in the Christmas Creator's Market at WeWork E. Town Central and purchasing the most unique gifts for your loved ones and friends. The special feature of the unique gifts sold at the Christmas Creator's Market is their eco-friendliness, created by young designers and manufactured in Vietnam.

The organizers encourage everyone attending the Christmas Creator's Market to bring their own tote bags or cloth bags to carry their gifts, as plastic bags are not allowed at the market.

WeWork E. Town Central

• 23rd Floor, 11 Doan Van Bo Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
• Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on December 15, 2018
• Free entry

2. L'Usine Christmas Fair 2018

This year's L'Usine Christmas Fair 2018 brings the Christmas and New Year spirit with many special activities such as making wreaths with a Korean floral expert, designing and printing fabric bags, enjoying traditional Christmas food, and an impressive gift corner…

L'Usine

• 151/1 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Start time: 10:00 AM on December 8, 2018
• Free entry

3. Thao Dien Christmas Party 2018

If you haven't found a place to have fun with friends and family this holiday season, Thao Dien Christmas Night 2018 will be a great choice. In the open space of Saigon Outcast, the traditional Christmas food stalls with a rich menu, the bar area with a variety of drinks… will make your end-of-year celebration even more wonderful.

In addition, the event also features many other entertainment activities such as performances by guest artists, lively DJ music, and a festival makeup area…

Saigon Outcast

• 188/1 Nguyen Van Huong Street, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
• Opening hours: 3 PM to late evening, December 22, 2018
• Entrance fee: 20,000 VND/person, including one bottle of water or Saigon Red beer.

Phuong Ngoc