Vietnam has a sleepless night, the whole country goes to the storm to celebrate the championship, Western tourists are shocked

On the night of January 5, the center of Ho Chi Minh City became a "sea of people" when hundreds of thousands of fans flocked to District 1 and District 3 to "go to the storm" to celebrate the 2024 AFF Cup championship of the Vietnamese team.

The historic victory over Thailand in the second leg final is not only the pride of Vietnamese football but also brings a big festival full of emotions.

Fans poured into the streets in joy, the sound of car horns, cheers and the bright red color of the national flag, turning the whole city into a bustling scene like... Early Tet.

In Ho Chi Minh City. Mr. Tran Minh Tu (30 years old, living in Thu Duc City) said that he was very happy because it had been a long time since he had this feeling. "At this moment, I feel very "already", very proud. Tonight, we must celebrate with the victory of the Vietnamese team against the Thai team," Mr. Tu excitedly.

In Da Nang, all roads are congested, cars flock to the Dragon Bridge area. However, the flow of people is still very orderly in front of the intersections. People on both sides of the road also joined the atmosphere in the sound of pots and drums.

In Hanoi, tens of thousands of people in the capital carrying red flags and gold stars poured all over the streets to celebrate the 2024 ASEAN Cup championship trophy of the Vietnamese team. On Trang Tien - Ly Thai To street, Hanoi, thousands of people flocked to carry the national flag. Many foreign tourists showed interest, using their phones to record these bustling images. At about 10 p.m., the police blocked the road to restrict the flow of people towards Hoan Kiem Lake.

In Can Tho City, as soon as the final whistle sounded, a large number of people from all corners of the road flocked to the route of April 30 and February 3 (Ninh Kieu district) to enter the city center. Along both sides of the road, people of all ages knock pots, pots and trumpets loudly to respond to the flow of people celebrating on the road.

Joining the flow of people at the intersection of Nguyen Thai Hoc - Tran Hung Dao (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City), Mr. Luke Forrester (25 years old, UK) felt lucky to come to Vietnam to travel at the time of the football match between Vietnam and Thailand.

He revealed that he had supported the Vietnamese team from the beginning and believed in the team's ability, but when Vietnam won, the warm cheers of the Vietnamese people still surprised him.

Luke Forrester and his friends wore the jersey of the Vietnamese team, waving the red flag with a gold star continuously. Not only that, he also comfortably clapped his hands to celebrate with passersby. "Everyone was cheering, clapping, waving flags all over the streets, which made me feel emotional," he shared.

To immerse themselves in the common joy, Luke and his friends wore the jersey of the Vietnamese team, waved the red flag with gold stars, and constantly clapped their hands to celebrate with everyone around them. He said that the streets filled with cheers, car horns, and the cheerful atmosphere from people made his trip more meaningful.

"Not only football lovers but almost the whole country took to the streets to share the joy. I've never seen anything like this before. This atmosphere is really amazing!", Luke expressed.

Meanwhile, Mr. Chiara Petre - a German tourist - came to Vietnam for the first time and watched football at Bui Vien pedestrian street. He said that he was very excited about the bustling atmosphere and the spirit of supporting sports in Vietnam.

"I had the opportunity to watch football in Vietnam for the first time, I support Vietnam and the players have done very well. The game was eye-catching and when the referee finished the match, the result made me and the onlookers burst into tears," he said.

The male tourist also said that the image of the red flag with gold stars covering the street, the boisterous trumpets made him feel excited. The breathtaking and convincing victory of the Vietnamese team has brought complete joy and delighted fans across the country. The joyful atmosphere spreads all the way, creating a beautiful image in the eyes of international friends.