toy street in hanoi falls quiet on international children s day picture 1
At this time two years ago just before the COVID-19 outbreak these streets were usually crowded, in contrast to the bleak scenes seen this year when the number of customers has dropped by 30% to 40%.
Some shoppers head to streets such as Hang Ma and Luong Van Can, the largest toy market in Hanoi, to purchase wholesale.
Few people go to simply buy retail products.
The majority of customers come to look at the toy models and ask for prices.
Smart toys like remote control cars, assembled robots, and Lego remain the favourite items.
Many parents choose to make purchases of toys online, rather than taking their kids to go shopping as in previous years due to the diverse array of products and cheaper prices available.
A store full of teddy bears appears deserted.
Here are some photos on show in the traditional toy market in Hanoi.