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HCM City Catholic parish turns quiet as Christmas Eve draws near

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VOV.VN - A Catholic parish located in District 8 of Ho Chi Minh City is renowned for its colourful decorations each Christmas, although this year the site’s festive atmosphere has turned gloomy due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Pham The Hien Catholic parish is one of the largest in the southern metropolis. It’s markedly different from previous years that a quiet scene can be found in the parish this Christmas.
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Most notably, visitors notice that there are fewer decorations than normal.
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Local Catholics are limiting year-end parties and gatherings for check-in photos in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A local Catholic says local people get into the habit of decorating their house to celebrate Christmas, but this year’s festive atmosphere is not jubilant as it is in previous years.
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Tuan, 67, residing in District 8 says this year would be the saddest Christmas season in memory, as locals are warned to avoid any mass gatherings due to COVID-19 fears.
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A quiet scene can be found in Binh An Catholic parish with just one day to until Christmas Eve.
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As the area records many positive COVID-19 cases, a local man says the residents limit going out for Christmas celebrations.
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No big Xmas party is planned for this year as HCM City, the largest coronavirus hotspot in Vietnam, is pooling resources to combat COVID-19.
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