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During Christmas, a trip to the Mekong Delta is incomplete without exploring 3 famous churches, offering insights into the local culture.
Celebrate the festive season by exploring 3 stunning churches in the Mekong Delta region.
Cha Diep Church – Bac Lieu
Cha Diep Church, the resting place of Father Truong Buu Diep, is a familiar destination for travelers in Bac Lieu, symbolizing spiritual sanctity. Located in Ap 2, Tan Long commune, Gia Rai district, Bac Lieu province, the church, also known as Tac Say Church, has transformed from a humble, remote church into a grand, magnificent structure while maintaining its solemnity.
You'll be amazed by the unique and impressive architecture of the church, consisting of 3 floors: the ground floor serves as a resting place for visitors, while the second and third floors are spacious halls for worship.
Father Diep's resting place features architecture resembling a grand building with three large roofs, the central roof adorned with a large clock as a focal point. Inside, numerous exquisite and skillfully carved wooden statues are displayed, all reflecting the Catholic faith.
Cai Be Church – Tien Giang
Cai Be Church (Cai Be town, Cai Be district, Tien Giang province) is situated in a beautiful location, right at the confluence of the Cai Be River, facing directly towards the Cai Be floating market.
The church was built in the early 20th century in Romanesque style with reinforced concrete, offering a spacious and cool courtyard. The exterior of the church features intricate decorative motifs and relief patterns, meticulously crafted from the main entrance, windows, to the smallest details of the church.
The bell tower is adorned with multiple smaller towers, housing 4 bells cast in France in 1931 using the most advanced technology of the time.
Beneath the base of the tower lies a water reservoir to amplify the sound of the bells. Within the church compound, there is also an upright tomb of Tran Ba Loc, the French-era district chief of Cai Be. Many consider Cai Be Church to be the most beautiful church in the Southwestern region of Vietnam.
Cu Lao Gieng Church – An Giang
Located on the same-named islet in An Giang, Cu Lao Gieng Church exudes ancient beauty with a long history. According to the An Giang Department of Culture and Information, it was constructed in the late 19th century using mostly materials imported from France. The church features Romanesque style, distinguished by its soaring bell tower and numerous unique architectural details.
Together with the Quan Phong Monastery and the Franciscan Monastery, the church forms a complex of ancient religious architecture in Cu Lao Gieng. The An Giang Department of Culture and Information states that the Quan Phong Monastery follows Romanesque architecture, while the Franciscan Monastery embodies the characteristics of Gothic style.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourDecember 18, 2019
