A bustling Da Lat in Christmas vibe
During the past week, Christmas' atmosphere filled the mountain town of Dalat. The churches are splendidly decorated to celebrate this holiday.
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| St. Nicholas Cathedral. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
Nearly 1 month before Christmas, many parishes and churches in Da Lat City (Lam Dong) eagerly prepared to decorate for this occasion.
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| Chi Lang church (Da Lat, Lam Dong) decorated for Christmas. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
Many parishes held events on Christmas occasion, such as gathering to pray and celebrate Christmas, fairs to grant presents to the families in difficulties. This year, The Diocese of Da Lat was honored to be congratulated by the Standing Deputy Prime Minister of Government Truong Hoa Binh, leaders of ministries, and leaders of Lam Dong province on the occasion of Christmas.
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| Standing Deputy Prime Minister of Government Truong Hoa Binh celebrated Christmas in the Diocese of Da Lat. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| Don Boso Church sparkles in colorful lights. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
Although the weather was not favorable this year, in the evening, many local people and visitors still came to churches to admire the rock cave miniatures, take photos of the shimmering decorations...
The Christmas atmosphere filled the streets. in Dalat, from the center to the suburbs. Below are some pictures of the Christmas holidays 2020 in Dalat mountain town.
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| Van Thanh parish church is located in Van Thanh flower village, which has been decorated in shimmering lights since the beginning of the season. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| Holy Mother Church Christmas was decorated with a big Christmas tree pattern. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| The Holy Mother parish of Dalat shimmered with lights on Christmas Eve. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| Vinh Son Church prepared to celebrate Christmas. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| Tung Lam Church on the road to Suoi Vang - Dan Kia is impressively decorated every year. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| Thanh Tam Church on Tran Phu Street, City. Dalat is a place that attracts many parishioners and tourists. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| The entrance to Thanh Tam church was brightly lit. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| Thanh Tam Church gave presents to people in difficulties. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| The ceremony to welcome Christmas in Don Bosco church. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| The chore sang Christmas carols. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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| Little "angels" in the Christmas dance. (Photo: Thanh Nien) |
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