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The pedestrian zone near the statue of King Quang Trung, a national hero of the 18th century, has been open to tourists from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily since November 28. It would be the third pedestrian street in the city after Nguyen Hue and Bui Vien in District 1. |
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All residents and visitors must wear face masks and have their body temperatures checked. |
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The area surrounding the Quang Trung statue, center of the pedestrian street, is decorated with lights and Christmas trees. |
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The pedestrian zone also features a food court with 30 stalls, mainly selling drinks and fast food. |
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Fast food, including fish balls and meat balls are sold at VND10,000 ($0.43) to VND50,000 a portion. |
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Ngo Diem Vy (R) enjoys night bite with her friend. |
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Customers queue up for soft drinks. No stalls are allowed to sell alcohol to avoid the risk of public disorder. |
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Khanh from District 10 and her children rummage through one of 20 stalls selling clothes, fashion accessories and souvenirs. |
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Large numbers of pedestrians gather to watch a weekend music performance. |
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Tran Van Tuan, deputy director of the Public Service Company of District 10, said in mid-December, the pedestrian street by the Quang Trung statue would officially enter operation. |