The road to the largest Catholic village in Ho Chi Minh City is jammed on Christmas Eve.

TPO - On the night of December 24, many people flocked to Catholic hamlets and central areas of Ho Chi Minh City to have fun on Christmas Eve 2024. At the Catholic hamlet on Pham The Hien Street (District 8), traffic volume increased dramatically from 8 p.m., causing local congestion on many roads.

December 24, 2024 | 21:53

TPO - On the night of December 24, many people flocked to Catholic hamlets and central areas of Ho Chi Minh City to have fun on Christmas Eve 2024. At the Catholic hamlet on Pham The Hien Street (District 8), traffic volume increased dramatically from 8 p.m., causing local congestion on many roads.

The Pham The Hien Catholic neighborhood (District 8) is about 4km long, with 5 adjacent parishes including Binh Thai, Binh An Thuong, Binh An Ha, Binh Thuan and Binh Son parishes. This is a place chosen by many people to check-in every Christmas.

According to the reporter's records at 8:00 p.m. on December 24, many sections on Pham The Hien Street (District 8) were jammed with people and vehicles, causing local congestion.

Local authorities were deployed to regulate traffic and ensure security and order.

Many children are taken out by their parents on Christmas.

Mr. Pham Hoang Minh Tuan (residing in Ward 16, District 8) said: "Like every year, this Christmas, Pham The Hien Street continues to be crowded and congested with traffic on Christmas Eve. To be able to go out comfortably, I parked my car more than 500m outside and walked in."

Crowded people and vehicles moving on Pham The Hien street.

A resident took the opportunity to "check-in" the bustling scene.

By 8:00 p.m., some roads were congested, and authorities had to increase regulation.

Meanwhile, on the evening of December 24, people from everywhere also flocked to the central area of ​​District 1 to have fun and take photos on Christmas.

The area in front of Notre Dame Cathedral (District 1) is crowded with people and vehicles.

The area in front of Diamond Plaza - Le Duan Street (District 1) is crowded with people and vehicles.

Many people take their children out for Christmas.

Crowded, bustling scene in front of Notre Dame Cathedral (District 1).

People take to the streets to celebrate Christmas in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Huu Huy

Source: https://tienphong.vn/duong-vao-xom-dao-lon-nhat-tphcm-ket-cung-dem-giang-sinh-post1703813.tpo