Coming to Saigon at this time, visitors not only enjoy the emotional last days of the year but also immerse themselves in the brilliant Christmas atmosphere at Notre Dame Cathedral. The splendid beauty of the church is like a majestic palace, surprising and delighting both locals and visitors.
This year, Notre Dame Cathedral has decorated LED lights up to 500,000 m, 6 times higher than last year's 80,000 m, covering the entire church and surrounding grounds. It is known that Notre Dame Cathedral will be lit from 5:30 pm to midnight and continue to light up from 4:30 am to 6:00 am the next morning, bringing a sparkling and warm space in the heart of Saigon.
Photographer Vu Khoa, who took the photo series, shared: "On Christmas Eve, taking photos of Notre Dame Cathedral from above is so vivid. Tourists from all over flock to admire the magical beauty of the building, so much so that many people on the street have to stop their cars to look and take photos. The light from hundreds of thousands of LED lights reflects on the stone walls, creating a brilliant space."
Notre Dame Cathedral is not only a prominent historical building, but also becomes a typical symbol of the brilliant Christmas season.
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral lights up with 500,000 meters of LED lights for Christmas
From above to the ground, Notre Dame Cathedral appears like a shining gem in the heart of the city, with sparkling lights covering the entire space. This scene creates a mystical 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 people and domestic and international tourists. The major restoration project of Notre Dame Cathedral began on July 1, 2017, carried out by Monument Group (Belgium). The restoration cost was self-funded by the Archdiocese of Saigon, with support from domestic parishioners and overseas Vietnamese, helping the church preserve its beauty and historical value over the past centuries.
Let's take a look at these photos from above to the ground taken by photographer Vu Khoa:
From above to the ground, the building appears like a magnificent palace, blending colors and a mysterious space every time night falls.
Notre Dame Cathedral is not only a religious symbol but also a destination that has attracted a large number of people and tourists from home and abroad for many years.
The main yellow color not only highlights the ancient beauty of the church but also creates a warm, cozy feeling in the chilly night weather of Saigon.
LED lights run along the bell tower, dome and walkways throughout the grounds.
Between the two bell towers, a Bethlehem Christmas star shines with colorful lights, attracting all eyes from afar.
Many people and tourists came to admire and capture these magical moments.
Panoramic view of Notre Dame Cathedral, where classical beauty blends with modern lighting, creating an image that is both solemn and brilliant during Christmas.
