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Visiting Saigon at this time of year, tourists not only enjoy the emotional end-of-year festivities but also immerse themselves in the dazzling Christmas atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral. The magnificent beauty of the cathedral, resembling a grand palace, amazes and delights both locals and tourists.
This year, Notre Dame Cathedral has been decorated with 500,000 square meters of LED lights, a sixfold increase from last year's 80,000 square meters, covering the entire cathedral and surrounding grounds. The cathedral will be illuminated from 5:30 PM to midnight and again from 4:30 AM to 6:00 AM the following morning, creating a dazzling and warm atmosphere in the heart of Saigon.
Photographer Vu Khoa, who took the photos, shared: "On Christmas Eve, photographing Notre Dame Cathedral from above was truly vibrant. Tourists from all over flocked to admire the magical beauty of the building, to the point that many people on the road had to stop their cars to gaze and take pictures. The light from hundreds of thousands of LED lights reflected on the stone walls, creating a dazzling space."
Notre Dame Cathedral is not only a prominent historical landmark, but also a quintessential symbol of the vibrant Christmas season.
Saigon's Notre Dame Cathedral is illuminated with 500,000 meters of LED string lights to celebrate Christmas.
From above, Notre Dame Cathedral appears like a shining jewel in the heart of the city, with its sparkling lights enveloping the entire space. This scene creates a magical and colorful Christmas picture, becoming a destination of joy and hope throughout the festive season.
Notre Dame Cathedral is a famous religious symbol in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting a large number of locals and domestic and international tourists. The major restoration project of Notre Dame Cathedral began on July 1, 2017, and was undertaken by the Monument Group (Belgium). The restoration costs were covered by the Archdiocese of Saigon, with support from parishioners in Vietnam and overseas Vietnamese communities, helping to preserve the cathedral's beauty and historical value over the centuries.
Let's take a look at these aerial photographs taken by photographer Vu Khoa:
From above, the structure appears like a magnificent palace, blending colors and creating a mysterious atmosphere when night falls.
Notre Dame Cathedral is not only a religious symbol but also a popular destination attracting many locals and tourists from both within and outside the country for many years.
The dominant yellow color scheme not only highlights the church's ancient beauty but also creates a warm and inviting atmosphere amidst the chilly Saigon nights.
LED lights run along the bell tower, the dome, and the pathways on the grounds.
Between the two bell towers, a Bethlehem Christmas star shines brightly with colorful lights, attracting attention from afar.
Numerous locals and tourists came to admire and capture these dazzling moments.
A panoramic view of Notre Dame Cathedral, where classical beauty blends with modern lighting, creating an image that is both solemn and radiant during Christmas.
