According to Lao Dong, from around 7:30 p.m., Pham The Hien Street (from National Highway 50 to Trinh Quang Nghi Street) was packed with motorbikes and cars.
Traffic congestion and congestion are most serious in the area passing through the churches on this road.
Inside the churches, the bustling, colorful Christmas atmosphere with grottos, LED lights, lenses, Santa Claus, reindeer...
For example, in the area of Binh An Thuong church, the decoration is carefully invested. The large grottos combine artificial waterfalls and miniatures of hills and mountains to create a lively feeling.
In particular, this church also installed an artificial snowproofer, creating a "European Christmas" scene in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, making many children excited and cheering constantly when white snow flies in the lights.
Mr. Nguyen Minh Tuan (Xom Chieu ward) said that he and his family took the opportunity to visit the religious village on the weekend evening before Christmas.
"I know it will be crowded but I don't think there will be such traffic jams, there are sections where I almost have to stand still. Although a bit tired, the Christmas atmosphere inside is very beautiful, the grottos and lamps are decorated carefully this year, my children really like places with snow spraying," said Mr. Tuan.
Meanwhile, Ms. Tran Thi Lieu, a resident living on Pham The Hien Street, said that the crowded and congested situation has become a characteristic of her hometown every Christmas.
It is forecasted that in the coming days, the number of people flocking to Pham The Hien religious group will increase.
