Nghe An: Unique toothpick pine tree welcomes Christmas 2018

Toothpick pine tree in Binh Thuan parish. Photo: Huy Thu

On this occasion, when coming to Binh Thuan parish, everyone will be able to admire the "unique" Christmas tree made of chives in Nghe An. From afar, in terms of shape, this tree is no different from many other Christmas trees made by Catholics every Christmas, but up close, you will be surprised because the entire tree is covered with baskets of fresh green chives.

Parishioners are preparing shallots to make a Christmas tree. Photo: Huy Thu

The pine tree is 20m high, with a base diameter of 6m, made from iron, steel, plastic bottles and chives. Tens of thousands of chives are planted by people in plastic baskets and hung all over the surface of the pine tree. Each basket of chives is hung uniformly in the holes on the steel frame, the onion tips extending outwards. On top of the pine tree is a large star, surrounded by more than 3,000 meters of flashing lights and many colorful light bulbs.

The pine tree is a collection of thousands of baskets of chives. Photo: Huy Thu

To celebrate Christmas, more than 10 days before, dozens of people in the parish joined hands to form this pine tree. The frame of the pine tree was built and assembled with steel pipes connected together very firmly, allowing people to climb and walk around inside the pine tree comfortably. Especially on the pine tree, the workers designed a misting irrigation system to provide water for the onions.

Although the baskets of shallots are suspended in the air and made on sunny days, thanks to adequate watering, the entire shallot tree remains green. At night, with the system of LED wires and colorful light bulbs, the shallot tree becomes magically sparkling.

The pine tree glows brightly at night. Photo: Huy Thu

It is known that chives are the main crop, bringing the main source of income for the people of Nghi Thuan commune in recent years. On the occasion of Christmas 2018, the people of Binh Thuan parish designed a chive Christmas tree with its own unique features, to promote the traditional product of the locality.

The onion Christmas tree in Binh Thuan parish has become a unique product, demonstrating the creativity of Nghe An parishioners in the process of preparing to welcome Christmas 2018. Along with the bamboo Eiffel tower, giant grotto, onion Christmas tree... has been contributing to bringing new joy to parishioners during Christmas 2018.