Every Christmas season, Notre Dame Cathedral becomes an indispensable destination for Saigonese. This year, this ancient architectural work once again makes people amazed with its spectacular "transformation".
Le Lam Nhat Tan, currently a content creator in the tourism sector, shared: "This year the church is decorated more brilliantly than every year, from the towering towers to the lovely little corners are all covered with sparkling lights, creating a truly magical space."
Christmas is coming, Notre Dame Cathedral is like a precious gem shining in the heart of the city.
Splendid and bustling
This Christmas season, Notre Dame Cathedral has become a popular destination for locals and tourists. Thousands of colorful lights have turned this place into a magical space. The miniature scenes of the Belem cave, the Christmas star and the Christmas tree are cleverly arranged, creating a vivid Christmas picture.
Nhat Tan expressed: “When taking these photos, I focused on the sparkling lights and the bustling crowd. Clearly showing the splendid beauty as well as the hustle and bustle of the festival season. The sparkling lights and the bustling crowd seemed to blend together, creating a truly vivid picture."
Sparkling lights and warm atmosphere welcome Christmas 2024
Cultural exchange platform
Built in the late 19th century, Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the typical architectural works of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles in Vietnam. With two soaring bell towers and sophisticated architectural lines, the church has become a symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.
Notre Dame Cathedral is not only a unique architectural symbol but also a place where Western culture and Eastern traditions intersect. In the bustling atmosphere of the Christmas season, the church still retains its ancient features, becoming a meeting place for souls seeking peace. Besides being an attractive tourist destination, the church also organizes cultural and spiritual activities such as Bible study sessions, contributing to enriching the spiritual life of the community.
On important holidays, the crowd of people flocking to the church includes not only believers but also tourists and Ho Chi Minh City residents who love the Christmas atmosphere.
On important holidays, the crowd of people flocking to the church includes not only believers but also tourists and Ho Chi Minh City residents who love the Christmas atmosphere. This cultural exchange has created a colorful picture, reflecting the open and vibrant spirit of the city.
In the Christmas atmosphere, this place becomes a special meeting place, connecting people together.
"I want everyone to admire the beauty of Notre Dame Cathedral and feel the warm Christmas atmosphere," Nhat Tan shared. Through his lens, Tan captured the most beautiful moments of the holiday season. Images of the sparkling church, bustling crowds, families gathering together... all create a beautiful picture of Christmas.
This Christmas, Notre Dame Cathedral has left a deep impression on everyone. Hopefully, in the coming years, this place will continue to be a familiar destination, a place for everyone to share joy and send good prayers.
