February 2015 - Sa Dec Vietnam
This is a unique French Gothic cathedral near the edge of town. I have tried to find the name but haven't come up with anything so far.
Vietnam has the fifth largest Catholic population in Asia, after the Philippines, India, China and Indonesia. According to Catholic Hierarchy Catalog, there are 5,658,000 Catholics in Vietnam, representing 6.87% of the total population
Vietnam has the fifth largest Catholic population in Asia, after the Philippines, India, China and Indonesia. According to Catholic Hierarchy Catalog, there are 5,658,000 Catholics in Vietnam, representing 6.87% of the total population
It was Lunar New Year Eve as well as Ash Wednesday. Since it is a holiday for the New Year the parishioners can put out the Ash Wednesday to another day.
The path is lined with yellow marigolds in celebration of the New year.
It is a beauty!
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