Christmas atmosphere imbued with traditional village culture in the 'land of clay pots'
(Baonghean.vn) - After many days of decoration, Luu My parish, Tru Son commune (Do Luong) has completed a unique 2022 Christmas space, imbued with the character of a craft village.
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| In recent years, on every occasion of Christmas, Luu My parish has designed a special project to welcome Christmas and decorated the church landscape with the unique beauty of the homeland of "pots". This year, the Christmas atmosphere here seems to be more sparkling than in previous years. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| A 25m high "pine tree" - a photo tower with two stone candles - was designed right next to the parish church to celebrate Christmas and the 100th anniversary of the name Luu My (renaming from Ke Tru parish to Luu My parish). On top of the pine tree is a symbol of a shining flame and a prominent rotating wheel with the words "Remembering the past with gratitude. Looking to the future with enthusiasm". Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Along with the new pine tree, near the parish pastoral center, the Christmas tree made from thousands of clay pots designed by Luu My parish to welcome Christmas 2017 was recognized as a record.GuinnessVietnam still shines in the church grounds. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Right in front of the parish church is a space decorated with a strong traditional craft village feel. The center of this special space is a grotto - a lovely thatched house, above is a manger - the birthplace of the baby Jesus, below is a sheep pen with real sheep. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The uniqueness of the Christmas decorations in Luu My parish is reflected in the manger made from bamboo, straw, and other familiar, close and cozy objects. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The craft village space uses clay pots as the background. To the left of the manger are activities of the traditional clay pot making profession in Tru Son, including miniature scenes such as: molding pots, pot burning furnaces, carts waiting for pots... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| To the right of the manger is a system of models about the traditional rice paper, banh chung, and banh tet making profession of the ancient Ke Tru land, which is currently being continued by parishioners. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| There are also models that remind us of old village memories with familiar images such as wells, stone mills, drying racks... simple and rustic, but leaving a deep impression on visitors. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| On this occasion, the parish youth also opened booths to introduce and sell specialties, agricultural products, and handicrafts of Tru Son homeland. It can be said that the Christmas space in Luu My parish is uniquely designed, harmonious, and attractive, combining tradition and modernity, conveying many messages of Christmas and New Year. Photo: Huy Thu |
Christmas scene at Luu My parish. Video: Huy Thu |