Diocese of Kon Tum, must-go cultural destination in Central Highlands
VOV.VN - The Diocese of Kon Tum is a must-go cultural destination in the Central Highlands province of the same name.
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Kon Tum Diocese, the biggest Catholic foundation in was built on a land area of 25,110 square kilometers. The diocese's territory covers two Central Highlands’ provinces of Gia Lai and Kon Tum |
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The diocese is built by French Bishop Martial Jannin, the first bishop of the local Church from 1935 to 1938). A statue of him was set up in front of the diocese |
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Its architecture is a combination of Western culture and that of indigenous people in the Central Highlands |
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The three-storey timber building is surrounded by trees |
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It has a large corridor and wood flooring and stairs |
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Its history room is in the second floor |
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It is considered a small museum with artifacts showing activities of Catholic missionaries in the Central Highlands. It also displays musical instruments and farm tools of indegenous ethnic groups. |
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Missionary history and activities of Kon Tum diocese |
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An unique collection of wooden statues |
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Ceramics |
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