Buddhism is practiced by 49% of the Vietnamese people. In fact, most hotels, travelers will find, have a Buddhist shrine somewhere in their lobbies--sometimes very prominent and some less so. They usually have incense burning slowly all the time, which emanates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
However, it is not inconsistent for everyone to join in the Christmas spirit with many of its decorations and iconic characters such as "Father Christmas" seen here in front of a department store in Quy Nhon handing out presents to children accompanying their parents on shopping trips.
For what it's worth about religions, the following is practiced: Christianity, 8.7%; Confucianism and other ethnic, 9.8%; Islam, under 1%; Taoism, 1.8%.
However, it is not inconsistent for everyone to join in the Christmas spirit with many of its decorations and iconic characters such as "Father Christmas" seen here in front of a department store in Quy Nhon handing out presents to children accompanying their parents on shopping trips.
For what it's worth about religions, the following is practiced: Christianity, 8.7%; Confucianism and other ethnic, 9.8%; Islam, under 1%; Taoism, 1.8%.
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