A unique Nativity scene welcomes Christmas at Ke Gai Parish.
Huy Thu - December 15, 2023, 8:30 PM
(Baonghean.vn) - To welcome Christmas 2023, the parishioners of Ke Gai Parish, Hung Tay commune (Hung Nguyen district) have designed a giant, beautiful nativity scene, which is an attractive destination for tourists from near and far this Christmas season.
After nearly a month and a half of construction, the massive Nativity scene for Christmas in Ke Gai Parish has been completed. This unique structure is 75 meters long and 25 meters high, featuring many distinctive decorative elements. Photo: Huy ThuThe grotto was designed to face the Kẻ Gai Parish church. According to Mr. Nguyễn Văn Nhiên, one of the people in charge of the construction, the grotto was made from 3,000 bamboo poles and thousands of discarded packaging materials... Photo: Huy ThưThis year's Nativity scene at Ke Gai Parish boasts a unique beauty, honoring traditional values such as stilt houses, traditional music ensembles, and everyday activities like pounding rice, grinding flour, and making cakes... of farmers. Photo: Huy ThuA small path is designed to wind through miniature landscapes such as the Garden of Adam and Eve, the "Annunciation," Jerusalem, caves, grottoes, rivers, and lakes... Visitors can explore and experience the entire grotto from beginning to end using this path. Photo: Huy ThuThe nativity scene features numerous miniature depictions of the birth of the infant Jesus, with diverse shapes, architectures, and landscapes. The lighting system and color scheme are also meticulously installed, making the structure dazzling and radiant at night. Compared to last year, this year's nativity scene from the Kẻ Gai parish is not only larger and more beautiful but also newer and more impressive. Photo: Huy Thư At the center of the grotto is the manger – the birthplace of the infant Jesus – beautifully and solemnly arranged. As visitors stroll through the grotto, they will pass by this manger. Each miniature scene has a clear signpost. Photo: Huy ThưUsing familiar materials like bamboo, reeds, and cement bags, the people of Ke Gai Parish, with their creative minds and skillful hands, have created an attractive and highly artistic structure. Photo: Huy Thu The miniature depiction of the daily life of Jesus' family is quite vivid and engaging. Photo: Huy ThuThis year's Christmas decorations at Ke Gai Parish are considered the most elaborate, magnificent, and beautiful in the province. After its completion, the giant nativity scene has become a popular destination for visitors from near and far every night. Photo: Huy ThuThe joy of the young girls as they visit the grotto at Ke Gai Parish. Photo: Huy Thu.Next to the "giant" nativity scene is the "Christmas lake" with the words "Merry Christmas" prominently displayed in the night. This Christmas season, many structures inside and outside the grounds of Ke Gai Parish Church are brightly decorated by parishioners, creating a beautiful landscape and a joyful atmosphere to welcome a peaceful and happy Christmas. Photo: Huy Thu
The unique beauty of the Nativity scene welcoming Christmas at Ke Gai Parish. Video: Huy Thu
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