Malls bustling ahead of Christmas

Malls bustling ahead of Christmas

MANADO, North Sulawesi: Malls and shopping centers in Manado,
North Sulawesi province, were bustling on Monday as the Christmas
celebrations got underway.

Manado residents, who are mostly Christian, flocked to the
shopping centers and malls on cars and motorcycles, causing
traffic jams in some parts of the city.

The number of people visiting shopping centers to buy food,
clothes and other necessities for Christmas was increasing every
day, said Freddy R, the owner of a shop in Manado.

The shoppers are not only Manado residents, but also come from
neighboring towns, such as Tondano. -- Antara