This statue of St. Mary and the Christ child was erected by Bishop Joseph Le Van in 1969, and the Cathedral of Saint Virgin Mary was reconstructed in 1994.
The Bãi Dâu site also include a walk of Jesus's arrest, condemnation and crucifixion a total of fourteen displays featuring multiple sculptures with the final one depicting the resurrection of Christ, and then a long staircase up to an empty cross on the hill looking down over the harbor.
Bãi Dâu is located about four hours south of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and this area also had the beaches closest to Ho Chi Minh, although that is the primary reason to visit those beaches.
Decorated for Tet - Vietnamese New Year
A flower wagon train or just train, I'm not sure.
I love bamboo! It's always cool to see all the stuff they build with it.
Jesus's and missionaries to the Vietnamese.
Jesus's condemnation by Pontius Pilate.
The statue of Mary and the boy Jesus.
Flowers brought to honor the site.
The fading, falling wall of donors.
The fourteenth and final display, the resurrection of Christ the savior.
Some serious steps, sick to either side and you'll be fine, trust me you'll be dragging yourself up by the railing anyways so don't worry.
Don't look down - good advice, except when it's beautiful.
Some unexpected characters along the way.
Looking back...
And these guys make the pilgrimage everyday.
There are only a few clear views on the way and this is one of the most photo worthy in my opinion.
Finally to the Cross!
The cross overlooks the sea,
The way back down is even easier to appreciate.
It's nice that they let the trees grow, even right in the middle of the stairs.
Thanks again, and remember to jocrazy every once in a while!
GPS Coordinates:
10°22′17.31″N 107°03′44.64″E
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