Catholic wood carving villages in Ninh Binh are bustling with activity as Christmas approaches.

Ninh Binh - This time of year, the village specializing in making Catholic wooden statues in Xuan Truong commune is busy completing products to serve the Christmas season.

Xuan Truong commune in Ninh Binh province is a locality with a thriving Catholic wooden statue craft industry, boasting dozens of large and small workshops operating bustlingly year-round. As Christmas approaches, these workshops operate at full capacity, mobilizing all skilled craftsmen to meet customer demand.

Reporters from Lao Dong Newspaper observed a bustling atmosphere at the wood carving workshop of Mr. Vu Van Tu's family (Xuan Truong commune). Mr. Tu said that from October to December, Catholic wood carving workshops in the area are in their peak season, with products mainly made for Christmas. His workshop currently employs 20 workers continuously to fulfill orders from churches, shops, and private homes.

Catholic wooden statues come in a variety of sizes and designs, suitable for display in many spaces, from churches to private homes. Prices range from a few hundred thousand to tens of millions of Vietnamese dong, depending on the material, size, and craftsmanship of each product.

According to skilled craftsmen, completing a statue requires many meticulous steps. Of these, the most difficult step is sculpting the detailed features of the statue, demanding skillful hands and a deep understanding of the subject to breathe life into every line.

The PU coating process helps the product become durable, beautiful, and glossy.

Having been involved in wood carving for over 20 years, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hien (Xuan Truong commune) shared: "One craftsman can perform all the steps, but in workshops, whoever is good at a particular task will take on that job. Making Catholic statues requires not only skillful hands but also deep understanding of the history and stories of the Saints to accurately portray their nuances and expressions, so that the statue truly has soul."

Ha Vi

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