(Baonghean.vn) - Passing through the parishes and congregations in Nghe An province, one can feel the peaceful and warm atmosphere of celebrating Christmas. Especially at the Trai Gao sacred site in Nghi Phuong commune, people are eagerly admiring the giant Christmas tree, as tall as a 10-story building.
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| The entrance to the Xã Đoài Bishop's Palace is beautifully decorated these days to welcome a peaceful and happy Christmas season. |
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| Everywhere, magnificent nativity scenes, illuminated with light and color, were set up. Ms. Pham Thi Loan, whose house is near the Xa Doai Bishop's Palace, shared: "I'm so happy to have such a beautiful and peaceful Christmas." |
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| The road leading to the sacred site of Trai Gao, Nghi Phuong commune, Nghi Loc district, is beautifully decorated to welcome Christmas. |
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| The entrance to Trai Gao is attractively decorated. |
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| This year, the people of My Yen parish erected a giant Christmas tree with 12 levels, standing 43 meters tall, equivalent to a 10-story building. |
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| Mr. Tran Van My, Chairman of the Pastoral Council of My Yen Parish, added, "This year, the parishioners are excited and joyful to welcome a peaceful Christmas season. The Christmas tree is the result of everyone's efforts over the past time to share in the joy of Christmas." |
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| At night, the pine tree shines brightly, illuminating a whole corner of the sky. |
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| The Christmas tree was decorated with thousands of baubles and nearly 2000 strings of decorative lights. |
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| Inside the pine tree is a system of securely welded steel columns. |
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| The giant Christmas tree was visible from afar. |
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| In Loc My parish, located in the coastal area of Nghi Loc district, the parish church is also lavishly decorated. |
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| Mr. Nguyen Long Thanh, Chairman of the Pastoral Council of Loc My Parish, said that the parishioners are very excited to welcome the new Christmas season. |
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| Loc My has over 400 households, most of whom make a living from fishing, while some work as laborers in the Nam Cam industrial zone. These days, the parishioners are living in a festive atmosphere, filled with affection, peace, and unity. |
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| Mr. Nguyen Duc Tuan, a parishioner of Dong Tan parish (Yen Dai parish), decorated his home on Mai Lao Bang street (Vinh City) for Christmas. |
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| The roads leading to Yen Dai Parish Church (Nghi Phu - Vinh City) are filled with Christmas colors. |
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| Bethlehem Grotto, a replica of the birthplace of Jesus, at Dong Yen parish. |
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| The streets are filled with Christmas colors. |
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| The children enjoyed a warm Christmas in 2014. |
Tran Hai - Nguyen Khoa
