Hanoi churches shine brightly to welcome Christmas 2024

(Dan Tri) - Christmas 2024 is approaching, churches in Hanoi are decorated diversely, with their own beauty, shining brightly at night and welcoming many parishioners and young people to come and have fun and take pictures.

Hanoi churches shine brightly to welcome Christmas 2024 (Video: Huu Nghi)

Hanoi Cathedral located in the center of Hoan Kiem district (Hanoi) is always the top destination for young people during every major holiday, and Christmas is always the most attractive time for young people at the end of the year.

In preparation for Christmas 2024, Hanoi Cathedral has erected a large pine tree in front with a sparkling nativity scene waiting for Christmas Eve.

In particular, the tree arches surrounding the church are decorated with prominent glowing stars.

The Cathedral is the top photo and check-in location for young people on Christmas.

Phung Khoang Parish Church (Nam Tu Liem) is not located in the center, but it is always the top destination for people around the area. This Christmas, the church with beautiful architecture has been decorated with thousands of lights and a large pine tree.

Phung Khoang Church is a Roman Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Hanoi, built in 1910, following the design of French neoclassical architecture.

Phung Khoang Parish Church has the official name of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, with French neoclassical architecture, with a harmonious relationship between the rectory, the rooms and the surrounding landscape.

Thai Ha Parish Church is located in a crowded residential area on Nguyen Luong Bang Street, Dong Da District. The church belongs to the Redemptorist order, established in Thai Ha Hamlet in 1929 of the last century. This year's Christmas is decorated with the number 2024 prominently at the main door.

Thai Ha Parish Church was built in 1935, so it is now 89 years old. The Christmas decorations here are always beautiful and neat every year. Photo taken at a ceremony at Thai Ha Parish Church.

Winter wall decorations create a festive rather than cold atmosphere.

Ham Long parish church always has a very unique Christmas decoration with thousands of tiny lights covering the treetops on Ham Long street - where the church is located.

The iron doors with many layers of light and are the focal point of the interior of the church. The church was built by Father Despaulis Joseph when he began his priesthood in 1936, and was inaugurated on May 7, 1939.

Ham Long Church is one of the largest churches in Hanoi, always the center of attention every Christmas.

Ke Set Parish Church (Hoang Mai), also known as Thinh Liet Church or Lang Tam Church, was completed in 1911 in Romanesque style. This year, Ke Set Church erected a scaffolding frame in front, completely covering the facade to serve parishioners during mass.

Halfway up the tower on the front of the church, there are statues of the twelve Apostles and a statue of Jesus in the middle. Ke Set Church is known as one of the oldest churches with beautiful architecture in Hanoi, and has existed for 112 years.

Ke Set Church is decorated for Christmas 2023 and this year's Christmas.

Dantri.com.vn

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/cac-nha-tho-ha-noi-toa-sang-ruc-ro-don-noel-2024-20241220190357539.htm