Cuisines For Christmas And New Year’s Eve

Saigontourist Holding Company’s hotels, restaurants and resorts serve diverse cuisines for Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Rex Hotel Saigon (141 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.38228380)

Rex will serve a Christmas party at its Rooftop Garden from 7 p.m. of December 24 until 0:30 a.m. of the next day. Diners will taste traditional dishes while enjoying artistic performances of well-known singers and models. They will also have wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water free as well as join a lucky draw. Ticket prices are US$80++ for an adult and US$39++ for a child.

Also at the Rooftop Garden, a New Year welcoming party will last from 7 p.m. of December 31 until 0:30 a.m. of the next day. The buffet has lobster soup as a special dish. It goes with a variety show, a lucky draw and a free flow of wine, beer and mineral water. Ticket prices are US$99++ for adults and US$45++ for children.

Dong Khanh Hotel (2 Tran Hung Dao B St., Dist. 5, HCM City. Tel: 08.39236404)

The hotel’s restaurant will serve a buffet on the night of December 31. Dishes include grilled beef with salted fish sauce, grilled lamb rib and French-style stewed vegetables, seabass with lemon-and-butter sauce, 20 starters, soup and desserts.

The hotel offers 5%, 10% and 15% discounts for tickets bought three days, 10 days and 20 days prior to the party and gives buyers a glass of French wine. It cuts 10% of the ticket price for those who order French wine. Ticket prices are VND332,000++ for adults and VND273,000++ for children.

In addition, the restaurant will also serve a special buffet lunch on December 31. Tickets cost adults VND176,000++ and children VND137,000++.

Bat Dat Hotel (238 Tran Hung Dao B St., Dist. 5, HCM City. Tel: 08.38578252)

The hotel’s restaurant will serve a Christmas party with more than 40 dishes and free cocktail on December 24 from 6 p.m. Typical dishes are grilled turkey stuffed with chestnuts, grilled duck with honey sauce, grilled pig rib with aromatic herbs. During the buffet, diners can sing Christmas songs on the stage and Santa Claus gives gifts. Tickets are sold at VND250,000 for adults and VND150,000 for children.

Que Huong-Liberty 4 Hotel (265 Pham Ngu Lao St., Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.38365172)

Christmas and New Year’s Eve buffets will run from 6-9:30 p.m. on December 24 and December 31. Typical dishes for Christmas are smoked turkey, grilled lamb rib and pumpkin soup. Other dishes are grilled seafood and grilled deer. At the party, children can play games with Santa Claus and get lovely gifts from Princess Snow White. Guests can also join a lucky draw. German beer and soft drinks for the parties are complimentary. The hotel gives a 10% discount for tickets bought before December 20 and a 10% reduction to guests staying at Que Huong-Liberty hotels.

Liberty Central Hotel (179 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.62917977)

Buffets for Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be held at Central Restaurant from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on December 24 and December 31. Among the dishes are shrimp soup, roasted turkey with blackberry sauce and grilled lobster. There are cakes and gifts for children. The hotel gives one ticket for every 10 tickets booked. Ticket prices are VND399,000++ for adults and VND200,000++ for children.

From December 25 to January 1, 2011, Central serves new menus for groups. Typical dishes are the French-style shrimp soup with garlic bread, grilled sheep rib with spearmint sauce, smoked turkey with raspberry sauce, bread and vegetables. À-la-carte dishes are also available.

Saigon Hotel (41 Dong Du St., Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.38224845)

The hotel’s Christmas and New Year’s Eve buffets will come on the nights of December 24 and December 31. Guests will enjoy traditional dishes for Christmas such as pumpkin soup, grilled lamb rib spiced with garlic and rabbit cooked with wine in the sounds of violins and guitares as well as play games with gifts from Santa Claus. Soft drinks and one glass of beer or wine are complimentary. In particular, a buffet with Japanese, Thai, Italian, Russian, German, Singaporean, Malaysian and Vietnamese dishes will be served at 7 p.m. on December 31. Diners can join a lucky draw.

Ticket prices are VND399,000 for adults and VND199,000 for children. A 10% cut is offered to customers who buy tickets before December 15 and guests staying at the hotel.

Tan Cang Tourist Park (A100 Ung Van Khiem St., Binh Thanh Dist., HCM City. Tel: 08.35128775)

At the Christmas party with Russian cuisine from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on December 24-26, customers can discover Russian culture through the decoration style and a music show. They will enjoy dishes prepared by Russian chefs such as grilled mutton, cheese, salmon eggs and black bread as well as Vietnamese dishes. Coming next is a lucky draw. The Russian beer Fifth Ocean is complimentary. Ticket prices are VND450,000 for adults and VND200,000 for children. Tickets are also delivered to customers’ door.

Van Thanh Tourist Park (48/10 Dien Bien Phu St., Binh Thanh Dist., HCM City. Tel: 08.35123025)

The Christmas buffet party with traditional dishes will run from 6-9 p.m. on December 24. The performance of a Flamenco band will add fun to the party. Santa Claus will give gifts to participants. Adults and children are charged VND450,000 and VND300,000 respectively to join the party.

Saigon Ship (Bach Dang Quay, Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.38230393)

The Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties will take place on board the ship on the nights of December 24, December 31 and January 1, 2011. The parties last from 5:30-7:00 p.m. and 7:30-10:30 p.m. The first and second decks are for set menus. The third deck (7:30-10:30 p.m.) is for the buffet with traditional Christmas dishes such as roasted turkey with honey sauce, grilled lamb rib, rabbit cooked with wine and Christmas cake. The party goes with a variety show. Santa Claus gives gifts. Ticket prices are VND500,000 for adults and VND300,000 for children.

Saigon-Quy Nhon Hotel (24 Nguyen Hue St., Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province. Tel: 056.3829922) & Ghenh Rang Resort (Han Mac Tu St., Quy Hoa, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province. Tel: 056.2241119)

At Saigon-Quy Nhon Hotel, buffets with more than 40 European and Asian dishes will run from 6 p.m. on December 24 and December 31. They go with a variety show and a lucky draw. Santa Claus talks with children and gives them gifts. Ticket prices are VND239,000 for adults and VND139,000 for children.

The barbecue parties at Ghenh Rang Resort will begin at 6 p.m. on December 24 and December 31. The parties each have more than 40 dishes and free drinks, going with a variety show and a lucky draw. Santa Claus talks with children and offers them gifts. Tickets cost adults VND209,000 and children VND119,000.

Yasaka-Saigon-Nha Trang Hotel (18 Tran Phu St., Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. Tel: 058.3820090)

From 7-9 p.m. on December 24, the hotel will hold a Christmas party with traditional dishes and a music show. The New Year’s Eve party will begin at 9:30 p.m. on December 31 on the second floor, accompanied with a music show and the performance of the hotel’s bartenders.

Saigon-Phu Quoc Resort & Spa (1 Tran Hung Dao St., Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Dist., Kien Giang Province. Tel: 077.3846999)

Dinner parties for Christmas and New Year’s Eve will take place on the beach in front of the resort and on Saigon-Phu Quoc Ship on December 24 and December 31. The parties with more than 50 dishes and free drinks go with games, dances, karaoke and the performance of bartenders. Ticket prices are US$89 for adults and US$40 for children.

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Christmas And New Year With Saigontourist

Many hotels, restaurants and resorts under Saigontourist Holding Company will hold parties to welcome Christmas and New Year

Palace Saigon Hotel (56-66 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.38292860)

The Christmas party, called “Angels’ Dances,” will take place at the ballroom (on the sixth floor) from 7:30-11:30 on the night of December 24. The program includes a masquerade, display of smoke and snow in the colorful laser light, and performances of a jazz band, singers and a children’s chorus. At the party, guests will enjoy European and Asian dishes coupled with wine; they will also dance as well as get masquerade prizes at the end of the party. Guests will each have to pay US$55++ to join the party.

Apart from the Christmas party, the New Year buffet party will also be held at the hotel’s ballroom on the night of December 31, from 7:30-11:30. The party goes with more than 50 European and Asian seafood dishes, wines, liquors and draft beer. It is accompanied with music and comedy shows. Guests can dance together with Philippine singers and are given prizes at the end of the party. Each diner is charged US$50++.

Bong Sen Hotel (117-123 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.38291516)

On the nights of December 24, 25 and 31, the Buffet Ganh Restaurant of the hotel will hold Christmas and New Year parties with its traditional European and Asian dishes such as salmon paste, shrimp with bean sauce and grilled seafood. In particular, dishes from black Mong chicken are served for the first time. A glass of cocktail is given free to each diner. The party goes with violin and guitar melodies and a magic show. In particular, on the night of December 31, guests can join a lucky draw.

The parties will run from 6:00-10:00 p.m., with ticket prices of VND600,000 (US$30) for an adult and VND300,000 (US$15) for a child.

Lion Restaurant (11-13 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.38238514)

Buffet parties will take place at the restaurant from 7:00-10:00 on the nights of December 24 and 31, with more than 40 dishes of different styles, especially smoked turkey, grilled calf thighs and grilled pig ribs. The parties goes with music shows of Filipino singers and a chorus for Christmas, and circus and magic performances, games, dances and comedy performances for the New Year’s Eve. Participants will get lovely gifts from Santa Claus and be able to take part in a lucky draw.

Ticket prices are VND579,000 for adults and VND379,000 for children. Those who buy tickets before December 15 are given a 10% discount. Tickets are also delivered to the customers’ door.

Lemongrass Restaurant (Floor 14, Palace Saigon Hotel, 56-66 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.38291520)

On the nights of December 24 and 31, Lemongrass Restaurant will hold Christmas and New Year parties with special dishes such as shrimp and cashew nut salad, grilled sheep ribs with mustard, and spaghetti with shrimps and lemongrass-chilli sauce. Desserts include fresh fruits flavored with chocolate and ice cream of four colors.
The parties run from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Ticket prices are VND680,000++ for adults and VND380,000++ for children. A 10% discount is given to those who buy a ticket before December 15. A 10% discount and one ticket are given to those who buy 10 tickets before December 15.

Vietnam House Restaurant (93-95 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1, HCM City. Tel: 08.38291623)

On the occasion of Christmas and the New Year of 2011, Vietnam House Restaurant serves its special set menu with six dishes from December 23, 2010-January 1, 2011. These dishes are shark fin soup, basa catfish fillets spiced with salt and chilli, grilled pepper-spiced lobster, crispy half-burnt rice with coconut milk, cauliflower sautéed with beef and steamed banana cake with coconut flesh juice. Customers will be offered one glass of cocktail free. A set menu is priced at VND890,000++.

Saigon-Quy Nhon Hotel (24 Nguyen Hue St., Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province. Tel: 056.3829922)

Ghenh Rang Resort (Han Mac Tu St., Quy Hoa Slope, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province. Tel: 056.2241119)
Christmas and New Year will be celebrated at Seaview Restaurant (on the eighth floor of Saigon-Quy Nhon Hotel) and Hoang Hau Restaurant of Ghenh Rang Resort from 6 p.m. of December 24 and December 31.

At Seaview, buffets with more than 40 European and Asian dishes go with music and magic shows, and lucky draws. Ticket prices are VND239,000 for adults and VND139,000 for children.

Meanwhile, Hoang Hau holds barbecues with more than 40 dishes and free drinks. The events are accompanied with music and magic shows and conclude with a lucky draw. Ticket prices are VND209,000 for adults and VND119,000 for children.

Santa Claus talks with children and gives them Christmas presents at the two places. At Saigon-Quy Nhon Hotel, guests will also have an opportunity to take photos of impressive designs and decorations set for the festive season.

Yasaka-Saigon-Nha Trang Hotel (18 Tran Phu St., Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province)

Yasaka-Saigon-Nha Trang Hotel will hold a Christmas night for its guests and locals from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on December 24. The program consists of a party with traditional dishes, a music show with Christmas songs and dances, studying Christmas customs, and playing with Santa Claus and Princess Snow.

In addition, the hotel will also celebrate the New Year by a dinner with delicious dishes on December 31. The meal goes with a music show, a masquerade dance and a performance of its bartenders. By midnight, 2,011 balloons carrying best wishes are released from the top floor of the hotel and guests count down the last seconds of the year 2010, propose a toast to each other to welcome the new year and dance together. The dinner party begins at 9:30 p.m. on the second floor.

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Where to celebrate Christmas and New Year?

Christmas decoration at the Atrium Cafe of the Legend Hotel Saigon - Photo: Courtesy of the hotel

The festive season is a time to celebrate and make merry with family and friends. This year, the two important holidays, Christmas and New Year fall on the weekend so people have more time to relax and enjoy entertainment and dining with family and friends. In the Daily’s issues on Dec. 10 & 17, TravelLiving features Chritsmas and New Year programs of hotels and tourist areas under the management of Saigontourist. Here are some more interesting venues   for you to choose for your holidays.

ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES

*September 23 Park in HCMC’s District 1:

The fifth “Tastes of the World” festival will take place from Dec. 26 until Jan. 2 in the park with 60 booths from 24 countries. Apart from honoring local and international cuisines, the festival features a bartender contest, a ceremony to set Vietnam’s record for the biggest banh xeo (pancake), and a cooking contest with celebrities. Delegations from the Republic of Korea, Russia, Germany and Vietnam will perform traditional dances and folk songs in their national costumes. Youth Advertising Company.

*Dai Nam tourist area in Binh Duong Province:

The tourist area will launch a 20-minute science movie projected onto a dome screen. The dome movie theater is a combination of film making technologies, an 18m diameter dome a surround stereo system with 18 speakers and six projectors. The theater which seats 200 will screen a nature movie. The tourist area will organize a fireworks display on New Years Day Jan. 1.

*Suoi Tien Theme Park in HCMC’s District 9:

The children choir at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Caravelle Hotel Saigon - Photo: Courtesy of the Caravelle Hotel Saigon

For Christmas, Suoi Tien will be transformed into snowy mountains and forests with Santa Claus riding his reindeer sleigh as angels and a snow princess give gifts to children.

An ornament festival will be held from today until Jan. 1 featuring 60 booths from cities and provinces nationwide. Some contests on bonsai, orchids, ornamental fish and dogs will be held.

*Dam Sen Cultural Park in HCMC’s District 11:

The park will launch a special “Sweet Noel & New Year” program from  Dec. 24 until Jan. 2. A new drama for children named “Vi than may man’ (A lucky genie) produced by Idécaf will stage for four days Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. A hip-hop battle called “Red Lotus 2011” featuring break-dance, Deejay, Rap, Graffiti, Beatbox by Vietnamese dance groups and a judging panel from Thailand will be organized all day Jan. 1 at the musical fountain stage from 7am to 6pm. An ice sculpture show featuring images of the world wonders including Vietnam’s One-Pillar Pagoda, Thailand’s Golden Pagoda, Lao Pagoda, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Champs-Élysées and the Leaning Tower of Pisa is on display until next September.

*Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden (2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1, HCMC)

On Dec 24 and 25, the central Youth Union in conjunction with Yeah1 TV will hold the Yeah1 Wonderland festival. The festival lineup includes a Hip Hop Supernova contest for hip hop and break dance groups, a cosplay show, a carnival, a street parade with performance art, musicians and dancers and a swapping festival.

*The Canal Area of Phu My Hung Urban Zone in HCMC’s District 7: 

The Canal Area will be decorated in the Christmas theme with images of Santa Claus and the reindeer sleigh, the Snow Queen, dwarfs and penguins until Dec. 26.

DINING OUT

*Caravelle Hotel (17 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3823 4999)

On Dec. 24, 25, 31 & Jan. 1, the hotel’s Nineteen Restaurant and Reflection Restaurant will serve buffet lunch and buffet dinner with a live jazz quartet. Price is VND998,000++ to VND2.1 million++. At the Saigon Saigon Bar, there’s a countdown dance party with live entertainment featuring Cuban band Luna Negra for VND800,000++.

*Duxton Hotel Saigon (93 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3822 2999)

Celebrate this festive season at The Grill and earn a Duxton Cash Voucher from our Festive Point Program. Christmas & New Year Eve Buffet Dinner: US$59++/person (Dec. 24 & Dec. 31), Christmas & New Year Day Buffet Lunch:  US$25++/person (Dec. 25 & Jan. 1) and Christmas & New Year Day Buffet Dinner:  US$38++/person (Dec. 25 & Jan. 1).

*Legend Hotel Saigon (2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3823 3333)

Enjoy Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with a gala dinner buffet, novelties, variety entertainment, and live performance by the Essence Band at the hotel’s Pool Side. At the Atrium Café, Santa will give gifts to your kids. A midnight toast with a glass of sparkling at the New Year’s Eve countdown with a balloon drop and guitar & violin duo will make the start of 2011 memorable.

*Hotel Equatorial (242 Tran Binh Trong St., Dist. 5, HCMC, tel: 3839 7777)

Festive activities include carol singing, a Christmas bazaar and festive dishes at the Orientica and Chit Chat at the Café restaurants. The two restaurants present glorious menus of festive cuisines. Party on New Year’s Eve with sizzling menus, exciting entertainment, a lucky draw and the official countdown.  

*InterContinental Asiana Saigon Hotel (corner of Le Duan Blvd. and Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3520 9999)

The Christmas Royal Afternoon Tea at The Library lounge, some Italian home-style delights at Basilico, and a lunch or dinner at Market 39 with special Christmas treats are some highlights. At the Spa InterContinental, a “Get Your Glow Back” package has been created.

*Mövenpick Hotel Saigon and Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi:

At both hotels in HCM City and Hanoi are launching special brunches and buffets to celebrate the holidays. In HCM City, Santa Claus will be hading out Christmas gifts to the kids in the lobby. In Hanoi, special Christmas activities will be available to children in the playroom. Gift Hampers are also available at the two hotels.

*Park Hyatt Hotel Saigon (2 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3824 1234)

A variety of menus have been created by the hotel’s celebrated chefs at the two award-winning restaurants, Opera and Square One, especially for Christmas and the New Year from VND1.5 million++ to VND2.7 million++. To welcome in 2011 and party in style, customers can revel at 2 Lam Son bar with the savvy Saigon crowd and guest DJ till 2 a.m.

*Ramana Hotel Saigon (323 Le Van Sy St., Dist. 3, HCMC, tel: 3843 9999)

Be entertained by live dance and choir music, a lucky draw, gifts for kids from Santa Claus and a Gala Buffet Dinner at The Café with more than 90 mouthwatering dishes for US$30++ for adults, half price for kids under 10. New Year’s Eve will have live music, lucky draw and a free glass of champagne for the countdown - only US$35 for adults, half price for kids under 10. The hotel offers its Year-End party package for only USD$16++ per person. Customers are offered a choice of menus, standard festive decorations with lighting and sound system, dance floor and one festive banner.

*Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon (8-15 Ton Duc Thang St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3822 0033)

Festive specialties prepared hot at live cooking stations are served at Riverside Café while Kabin Chinese Restaurant offers promotions at its private dining rooms during the season. At the 21st Poolside Terrace, there is a festive BBQ and live music. Kid corners are available to keep your kids entertained while gifts from Santa Claus will complete the little guests’ wishes for the night. For the New Year countdown, thousands of balloons drop at the crack of the New Year. You can pop the balloons to discover your prizes.

*Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers (88 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3827.2828)

The Gingerbread House is offering a wide range of gifts for guests to buy from a chocolate Santa Claus to a gingerbread snow man and Christmas yule logs. Christmas at Saigon Café has carol singers and gifts from Santa Claus for the children besides festive dishes. At New Years Eve, there is the countdown party at the Night Spot bar.

*Sofitel Saigon Plaza (17 Le Duan Blvd., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3824 1555)

On Dec 24, Café Rivoli serves a delightful Christmas Eve buffet dinner with a traditional five-course set menu and a glass of Taittinger Champaign and unlimited Bordeaux wines at VND1.6 million++ per person. An enticing New Year’s Eve dinner buffet awaits you at Café Rivoli to feast for this festive night with a selection of fine French wines on free flow at VND 1,800,000++ per person. Then, indulge yourself with a “Magnifique” lobster brunch, for Jan. 1, with a wide range of desserts at VND900,000++ per person.

*Windsor Plaza Hotel (18 An Duong Vuong St., Dist. 5, HCMC, tel: 3833 6688)

The Windsor Plaza Hotel is also serving up special holiday fare at the three award-winning in-house dining establishments. Café Central An Dong will host special Holiday brunch and dinner buffets on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. Dinner buffets feature two free glasses of wine or beer.

For a more traditional Eastern take on the Holidays, Ngan Dinh Restaurant, on the hotel’s fifth floor will serve a classic eight-course menu with a bottle of imported red wine on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. While the TOTT Bar & Restaurant, located on the 25th floor, is where to enjoy the scenery and the sumptuous cuisine with two glasses of wine or beer on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

*Lion Restaurant (11-13 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3823 8514)

Buffet parties will take place at the restaurant from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the nights of Dec 24 & 31, with more than 40 dishes. The parties will rock along with Filipino singers, a Christmas choir, circus and magic performances, games, dances and comedy performances for the New Year’s Eve. Participants will get gifts from Santa Claus and take part in a lucky draw. Ticket prices are VND579,000 for adults and VND379,000 for children.

*Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort and Spa (Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An Town, Quang Nam Province): There will be a traditional Christmas food program for guests, accompanied with a music performance by the hotel staff choir.

*Golden Sand Resort and Spa Hoi An (Hoi An Town, Quang Nam Province, tel: (0510) 3927 555): The Christmas celebration will start from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on December 24 with a party, Filipino band and lucky draw. Tickets are US$48 per adult and US$28 per child, free for kids under six.

*Furama Resort Danang (68 Ho Xuan Huong Street, Bac My AN, Danang City, tel: (0511) 3847 333): Enjoy music and dance performances and admire the flower with light displays. The resort also offers tours to heritages sites, martial arts on the beach and sport coaching for children such as tennis, flying kites and dragon dances.

*Silver Shores Hotel and Resort (8 Son Tra Dien Ngoc Street, Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City, tel: (0511) 3818 888): The hotel will prepare a buffet with Asian dishes such as sashimi, Vietnamese soup, steamed shrimp with chili sauce, Thai duck curry and salads.

Other Christmas promotions include rooms for US$185-US$245 per night, including buffet breakfast, Xmas and New Year parties, and half price for the fourth night.

For New Year celebrations in Hoi An, visitors can enjoy the New Year’s Eve countdown at Hoai River with activities such as a dan tranh (16-chord zither) solo performance, dragon dances, rock and Aspara dance shows. The program starts 7 p.m. on December 31 to 2 a.m. January 1.

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Enjoy a Saigontourist Christmas and New Year

A couple at Gio Noi Restaurant in the Que Huong – Liberty 4 Hotel in HCMC’s District 1 - Photo: Courtesy of Saigontourist

With only one week left till Christmas and New Year just around the corner, some hotels, resorts and restaurants under the management of Saigontourist are organizing some great parties and food to celebrate.

Rex Hotel Saigon (141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, HCMC’s District 1, tel: 3822 8380)

The Rex Hotel will adopt a red and white theme with its decorations and entertainment activities. Revelers can join the Christmas party at the Rooftop Garden from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on December 24. Enjoy the tasty food and listen to singers, DJs and try your luck in the lucky draw.

Tickets are priced at US$80++ per adult and US$39++ per child, inclusive of drinks and wine.

For New Years Eve, also at the Rooftop garden, guests can join a buffet from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music shows, fashion shows and DJs and a lucky draw will guarantee a fun night. Tickets US$99++ per adult and US$45++ per child, inclusive of drinks and wine.

Que Huong - Liberty 4 Hotel (265 Pham Ngu Lao Street, HCMC’s District 1, tel: 3836 5172)

A buffet program will be served from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on December 24 and 31. Buffets will feature the delicious Vietnamese taste of grilled shrimp, barbecued squid, assorted seafood and deer. On December 24, children will receive gifts from Santa Claus and the snow princess. Lucky guests will win gifts in the lucky draws on both big nights.

Tickets are priced at VND380,000 per adult and VND190,000 per child, inclusive of drinks and beer. Anyone buying tickets before December 20 and booking accommodation at the hotel will be discounted 10%.

Liberty Central Hotel (179 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, tel: 6291 7977)

The hotel will prepare buffets from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on December 24 and 31 with seafood, turkey, soups, and a selection of cakes. Tickets are VND399,000++ per adult and VND200,000++ per child. Buy 10 tickets in advance get one free.

From December 25 to January 1, the hotel will have a special menu with new dishes for friends and family. New dishes include shrimp soup with garlic in French style, grilled sheep ribs with mint sauce, smoked turkey served with cream and bread and vegetables.

Van Thanh Tourist Area (48/10 Dien Bien Phu Street, Binh Thanh District, tel: 3512 3025)

Join Van Thanh Tourist Area’s Christmas party between 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 24 to enjoy the beautiful garden atmosphere, Flamenco band and a visit from Santa Claus, who will be handing out gifts to guests. Tickets are priced at VND450,000 per adult and VND300,000 per children.

Saigon Ship Hotel (Bach Dang Wharf, District 1, tel: 3823 0393)

Christmas and New Year celebrations will take place on board from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on December 24 and 31 and January 1. The first and the second decks will serve a set menu. The third deck will offer buffets from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with Noel traditional dishes such pumpkin soup, fried turkey with honey, steamed rabbit with wine and Christmas cakes. Get up and dance to live band Latin Eyes and watch the dance shows, juggling and circus performances. Tickets are VND500,000 per adult and VND300,000 per child.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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• Saigon prepares for Christmas

Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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• Saigon prepares for Christmas

Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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• Saigon prepares for Christmas

Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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• Saigon prepares for Christmas

Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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• Saigon prepares for Christmas

Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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• Saigon prepares for Christmas

Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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• Saigon prepares for Christmas

Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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• Saigon prepares for Christmas

Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Xmas and New Year at Continental Saigon and Tan Cang

Guests eat Russian food at Tan Cang Tourist Area in HCMC’s Binh Thanh District - Photo: Courtesy of Saigontourist

The Continental Saigon Hotel will start the Christmas celebrations at 10:30pm on December 24. Guests will be welcomed in the lobby with Xmas carols played on piano and violin and a selection of cocktails and champagne before enjoying the main party with many traditional Christmas dishes and fresh seafood.

The Jazz All Stars and singers Yoso, Khac Dung and Ngoc Lan will supply the live music performing Vietnamese and international Christmas songs. The entertainment also includes a Cinderella drama, saxophone solo show, comedy and dance shows with Santa Claus and the snow princesses.

Tickets are priced at VND890,000 per adult and VND490,000 per child, inclusive of wine, beer and soft drinks with a buy 10 tickets get one free special.

For New Year’s Eve, the hotel will host a gala dinner in the garden area with fireworks and balloons to welcome the New Year. Enjoy the delicious Western style food along with the music, a dance show, jugglers, comedy acts and lucky draw.

Tickets are priced at VND990,000 per adult and VND590,000 per child, inclusive of drinks. Guests who buy 10 tickets before December 15 will get one free.

At Tan Cang Tourist Area, the “Christmas party with Russian food” event will start from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on December 24, 25 and 26. Revelers can discover Russian culture through accordion performances and Russian music and dances. A flamenco band will also play.

It will be like a night in Moscow with the garden area decorated with Matroska dolls and Christmas trees and staff dressed in Russian costumes. Food will be prepared by Russian chefs along with many Vietnamese dishes.

Tickets are priced at VND450,000 per adult and VND200,000 per child, inclusive of draught beer Fifth Ocean.

The Continental Hotel Saigon is at 132-134 Dong Khoi Street in HCMC’s District 1, tel: 3829 9201.

Tan Cang Tourist Area is at A100 Ung Van Khiem Street, Binh Thanh District, HCMC, tel: 3512 8775.

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Xmas and New Year at Majestic and Grand

The Majestic Saigon Hotel is having parties for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at two of its venues.  You can enjoy both big nights at gala parties at Prima Ballroom – Breeze Sky Bar on the fifth floor. Feast on the Asian and Western buffet, while being entertained by music shows for children with Christmas carols, bartender performances, a dancing contest and a live flamenco band.

Tickets cost VND1.5 million per adult and VND745,000 per child, inclusive of wine and beer.

M.Bar on the eighth floor will also hold Christmas and New Year parties with BBQ buffets, bartender performances and carols on Christmas Eve. Cost is VND1.08 million per adult and VND540,000 per child, inclusive of drinks.

At the Grand Saigon Hotel, Chez-nous Restaurant will welcome Christmas and 2011with great food and entertainment.

The Saigon Christmas Gala event will serve hotel specialties - abalone soup, clam soup, grilled jambon with honey, grilled shrimps and steamed rabbit with wine while diners are entertained by flamenco dancers and live music from Cocoband.

At the New Year’s Eve party eat sumptuous turkey, shrimp, salmon, veal and clam while some of Saigon’s best music acts keep your toes tapping.

Tickets are US$50 per adult and US$30 per child with the buy 10 tickets get one free deal for purchases before December 22.

At the Bar Des – Amis on the hotel’s first floor, there will be a poolside BBQ buffet both nights with music by a Philippines cover band.

Tickets are priced at US$35 per adult and US$20 per child. Guests who buy 10 tickets will get one free.

The Majestic Saigon Hotel is at 1 Dong Khoi Street, HCMC’s District 1, tel: 3829 5517, email: banquet@majesticsaigon.com.vn.

The Grand Saigon Hotel is at 8 Dong Khoi Street in HCMC’s District 1, tel: 3824 5771, email: banquetsales@grandhotel.vn.

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