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Early Christmas spirit at Ho Chi Minh City Notre-Dame Cathedral

Locals and visitors in Ho Chi Minh City are flocking to Notre Dame Cathedral to experience the early Christmas atmosphere.

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Five hundred thousand metres of LED lights have been installed to decorate Notre Dame Cathedral.

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Many Stars of Bethlehem are hung between the two bell towers.

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Many people are coming to the cathedral to admire the scene.

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The front of the cathedral is adorned with eye-catching miniature displays.

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The marble statue of Our Lady of Peace, placed in front of the cathedral, shines even more brightly.

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Many young people capture photos at the cathedral.

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For the first time, the entire cathedral has been illuminated. Last year, only the two bell towers at the front were decorated with 80,000 metres of lights.

The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral started on July 1, 2017, and has entered the final stages.