Notre Dame Cathedral has long been considered the largest Christmas center in Ho Chi Minh City. Although the building is being repaired or renovated, the surrounding area is still decorated with lights and miniature landscapes, attracting the attention of many young people.
Notre Dame Cathedral has long been considered the largest Christmas center in Ho Chi Minh City. Although the building is being repaired or renovated, the surrounding area is still decorated with lights and miniature landscapes, attracting the attention of many young people.
After many years of 'darkness', Notre Dame Cathedral has been brightly decorated with many sparkling miniatures to celebrate Christmas 2023. Because the project is still in the process of restoration and repair, only the front campus The church is decorated with many golden light strings more than 60m long covering the two bell towers.
The front of Notre Dame Cathedral is decorated with miniature scenes recreating the time of Christ's birth with many elaborate, eye-catching details.
Above the church is decorated with a large star of Bethlehem (also known as the Christmas star). In front of hundreds of bright lights, the marble statue of Our Lady of Peace stands out.
The church is still surrounded by a fence of restoration works
Notre Dame Cathedral has long been considered the largest Christmas center in Ho Chi Minh City. Therefore, at this time, many people, especially young people, flocked here to check-in.
Hong Phan (District 9) and friends took souvenir photos in the shimmering light of thousands of lights in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. "I saw information on social networks that the church was beautifully decorated and immediately invited friends to come visit and walk around," Hong Phan shared.
Many tourists are interested in this unique architectural work.
Along with the City Post Office, book street, shopping malls,... Notre Dame Cathedral's new look for Christmas helps many families and young people have more places to visit and stroll.
Many young people spread out carpets, sat drinking water and chatting in the flower garden in front of the church.
"I accidentally passed by and saw the beautifully decorated church, so I stopped. I really hope this project will be completed soon so I can visit. This year's Christmas Eve, I will definitely come here with my friends." friends", Minh Duc (Thu Duc City) said.
Even though it is in the restoration phase, the work of organizing Christmas and celebrating Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral still takes place as usual. During the two main days of December 24 and 25, normal Mass will be celebrated.
Ho Chi Minh City
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: 13/12/2023
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