Noel in Saigon

Let me tell you. No one loves Christmas like the Saigonese. Everywhere you go there is Christmas music (in Vietnamese), kids dressed up like Santa posing for pictures (see pic below), and twinkling light displays. On Christmas Eve we came upon the biggest party in downtown Saigon (imagine New Years Eve Times Square). It was crowds and crowds out to see all the holiday lights of the season which are strung across the parks, boulevards and hotels.  We had celebratory drinks at the infamous Hotel Continental with fellow D.C. travelers Jonathan and Mona. 

Cheers and Happy Holidays from Saigon!