Christmas tree made from thousands of masks, topped by a giant medicine pot in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - In the joy of welcoming Christmas 2020, people of Luu My parish, Tru Son commune, Do Luong district (Nghe An) designed a unique Christmas tree made from thousands of masks and a giant medicine pot.
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| This Christmas, come backparishLuu My, visitors will certainly be delighted by the decoration in the parish church, especially admiring the new "wonder" which is the Christmas tree made from thousands of masks. The mask Christmas tree is erected in front, on the right side of the parish church. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| According to the design, the pine tree is over 20 meters high, with a base diameter of 7 meters. The frame of the pine tree is made of steel, standing firmly on four double columns. Photo: Huy Thu |
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The first person to come up with the idea of designing this Christmas tree was the parish priest Hoang Trung Hoa. After a period of research and consideration, a group of 5 young workers started working on it with the help of many parishioners. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa (29 years old) - the designer and one of the main assemblers of the pine tree shared: "Compared to the pine treeclay pot, this year making the mask tree frame seems "easier", because the construction team all have experience. However, attaching each mask-shaped fabric piece to the tree is quite a complicated problem, having to be removed and repaired many times." Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Finally, the workers found the most effective method to stick the "mask" on the pine tree trunk. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The inside of the pine tree with its intricate steel system serves as scaffolding for workers to move, work and transfer materials. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The pine tree is covered with two layers of netting, a layer of black sunshade netting on the inside and a layer of loose netting with masks on the outside. Working at high, dangerous heights, the young men must ensure safety and strive to complete the project early. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Construction started on November 24, with everyone's active and effective work, by mid-December, the mask tree was basically completed. The parishioners were excited to have a new, unique, and welcoming project.Christmas2020. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| On the round pine tree, the outside is covered with thousands of masks from top to bottom. Between the masks are printed the words “Anti - covid 19”, “Pro - Life”. There are also large letters such as “Welcome to Luu My parish”, “Merry Christmas - Happy new year 2020”… Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The top of the tree is attached to a giant medicine pot made of steel and canvas. This pot is 2m high, 3m in diameter (not including the length of the hose and handle), and weighs 1.5 quintals. On top of the tree is a cross. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Parish priest Hoang Trung Hoa said: Two years ago, Luu My parish left an unforgettable impression on everyone with the clay pot Christmas tree and the giant windmill. This year, parishioners continued to design a new Christmas tree made from thousands of masks. Using masks as material and the medicine pot - the image of the hometown clay pot as a symbol, we want to convey the message of joining forces with the world to destroy Covid - 19, repel the epidemic, and unite in prayer for world peace. Photo: Huy Thu |
| Construction of a "unique" mask tree in Luu My parish (Do Luong, Nghe An). Video: Huy Thu |