Christmas at the Canal District

 photo 20131214_205244_zpsc4c1570b.jpgEvery year, the Canal District (area where Grandview and Garden Plaza are) in Phu My Hung is beautifully lit up for the Christmas season.

 photo 20131214_200506_zps86e4d2c8.jpgWe try to go every year. Well, I try to drag my family along. I love the bazaar and my eldest loves the lights. My husband well….

 photo 20131214_201607_zps732e0800.jpgThis opened last weekend. And this weekend they’re open again.

 photo 20131214_195922_zps3a9710b1.jpgSadly though, it’s not as great as the previous years. I’m not sure if this weekend will be better. Last weekend, there weren’t much vendors and just a few food cart options.

 photo 20131214_201713_zps1c7bd1ee.jpgThe display wasn’t as impressive too.

 photo 20131214_202752_zpsf8323df1.jpgI did enjoy listening to the musicians who came to play and regale the crowd with pop songs…

 photo 20131214_205345_zps17551076.jpgand the anh oi selling cotton candy. πŸ™‚

 photo 20131214_195726_zps15480707.jpgIs it worth going to? Well, at least once I guess and if you have kids, the kids will still love the lights display.

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4 Responses to Christmas at the Canal District

  1. Yenchan says:

    Hi Lyra, thank you for your post. This year is the 1st time we attempt to hold a big event through xmas. However, since PMH did not allow us to sell street clothes and food, we can only focus on handmade stuff and accessories tomorrow. The scale will be smaller, but with better decoration. We are hanging around 300 dream catchers, start from around 2PM. This year, we also invite the “Only rice is not enough” programme to sell charity stuff, starts from 3PM to 10PM. Please see the link below to have more info abt the programme.
    https://www.facebook.com/Comcothit.UnitedKingdom/info

    Again, tks for your feedback πŸ™‚

  2. Uncle Tree says:

    I love the web of life. This is so great of a journey from my chair.
    From the heart of America, I wish you the best of holidays!
    Peace and luvz, Uncle Tree β–²

  3. Pingback: A Saigon Christmas Tradition | Hello Saigon!

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