On Monday evening, churches, trade centres, coffee shops, entertainment areas and other public areas across Da Nang were crowded with Catholic followers and non-religious people celebrating Christmas in the fairly cold.

Our reporters Ban Mai and Xuan Son captured the colourful and cozy atmosphere of the jubilant Christmas season in the city

Thousands of Catholic worshippers and tourists gathering at the Da Nang Cathedral, known to the locals as ‘Nha Tho Con Ga’ (Rooster Cathedral), to explore the nativity of Jesus

A little boy, in a lovely Santa Claus costume, along with his family members, enjoying the cozy Christmas ambience

Dozens of Catholic believers attending Christmas rituals at the Cathedral

The carefully designated ‘Christmas Cave’ at the Cathedral attracting a great deal of attention from parishioners and non-religious people

A family posing for a group photo to save their memorial Christmas moment

Trade centres across the city being crowded with huge numbers of local residents and tourists

A family posing for a photo besides a giant the Christmas tree

An air of joy and festivity lingering about every corner in the fairly cold weather

Young people early participating in Christmas celebrations

The young taking advantage of the bustling festive season to put on their best dresses and pose before the camera

Romantic dating couples enjoying the joyful moment

Young men being dressed up as Santa Clauses to deliver heart-warming Christmas gifts to kids

Christmas gift delivery service flourishing across the city