As Christmas approaches, a joyful and peaceful festive atmosphere is spreading across parishes throughout Ninh Binh Province.
Phat Diem cathedral church is adorned with colourful, sparkling star decorations.
The province's churches,parishes, streets, and amusement spots decorated with colourful lights, ornaments, and Christmas trees have become popular destinations for both Catholic followers and non-Catholic ones.
At Phat Diem Cathedral in Kim Son commune, traditional Christmas setups like caves, pine trees, symbols of Gods, and scenes are made meticulously and splendidly, drawing crowds of visitors.
Roads are illiumitated with Led-lights.
Christmas today is not only a major holiday for Catholics but also a festival for everyone.
Numerous activities are held.
Lang Van cathedral in Gia Vien commune, which is newly rebuilt also brightened up with Christmas decorations and activities.
Many churches, popular tourism destinations, entertainment areas are decorated with lights and diverse, eye-catching displays, attracting residents and visitors for sightseeing and photo-taking.
Thung Nham ecological site decorates to welcome Xmas.
Numerous activities are organised in the relics, offering people and tourists opportunities to join in the Christmas atmosphere with local people such as hymns singing and music shows.