Comments on: Vietnamese Jesus Statue: Climbing the Christ of Vung Tau https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/ mapping the extraordinary Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:01:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Ivan Kralj https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-22602 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:40:53 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-22602 In reply to Kitty Wolf.

That would be lovely!
Please keep me updated when Jesus arises πŸ˜‰

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By: Kitty Wolf https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-21634 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:15:22 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-21634 Thank you for those clarifications, Ivan. I really wish I could fit that in my itinerary because my travel companion dislikes a lengthy road travel. XD

Yes, I have read your Maleldo article and I have commented there too. πŸ™‚

Years down the road, we will see if that gigantic Jesus statue in my part of the world will really be built. Maybe you could visit it too then. If you would, I hope we could both remember this brief communication and I could assist you in your visit. πŸ™‚

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By: Ivan Kralj https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-21340 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:27:16 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-21340 In reply to Kitty Wolf.

Thanks for your feedback, Kitty!
No, I haven’t heard about the Pampanga statue project, but I’m sure that another Asian Jesus statue will be a reason more to visit your part of the Philippines.
By the way, when I visited Pampanga myself during Easter, it truly impressed me, as you can read in this article: https://www.pipeaway.com/maleldo-festival-cutud-pampanga-crucifixion-holy-week/
I hope to go back again!
Here are my answers to your questions on the Vietnamese Jesus:
1. If you have read the tips on bringing water along, I would assume that’s because there are many stairs to climb before even entering the statue. So taking a sip outside could rehydrate you for the final climb.
2. Yes, you can enter in socks, no worries. If you carefully watch my Youtube video, you’ll see I have my socks on πŸ˜‰
3. Sadly, no, there were no lockers by the entrance. Just a pile of everyone’s shoes and bags together. I was constantly aware of that fact while inside, as it does remind you that someone could steal your belongings. I’d recommend not bringing valuables you cannot put in your pockets to ensure you won’t lose them.
There, hopefully, this helped. Enjoy your Jesus statue visit!

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By: Kitty Wolf https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-21199 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:22:47 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-21199 Nice write-up, Ivan. And yes, I do agree with you that this statue is an amazingly massive feat for the small percentage of Vietnamese Catholics. I am from a country with a Catholic majority (or to be more factual, wih a large Catholic influence over the country and its population) and we do not have such a grand statue. But, I do not know if you have heard about this, there is a current project by the SVD to construct a 160-foot tall statue of Jesus in the province of Pampanga, right in my hometown of Porac. It already had its ceremonial/official groudbreaking a few months back.

My search for a list of do’s and don’ts in visiting this statue brought me here. I hope it wouldn’t be too much of a bother if I ask some questions since I want to climb those hundreds of steps. πŸ™‚

*If no drinks are allowed inside the statue, then why are there so many tips I have read to “bring/drink water”?
*No shoes – can we go up wearing socks? I do not think I can do barefoot.
*No bags – do they have any provisions by the entrance, like rental lockers, in which visitors can safely leave their bags and shoes?

Will truly appreciate if you can clarify these things for me so I would know what to do when I visit. πŸ™‚

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By: Ivan Kralj https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-15173 Tue, 17 May 2022 10:40:33 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-15173 In reply to Jesusess.

Not sure if your question is rhetorical, spiritual, or something else?
Stairs lead to the monument of Jesus Christ, the topic of this article πŸ˜‰

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By: Jesusess https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-15140 Tue, 17 May 2022 01:37:30 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-15140 Where’s the trail/stairs head?

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By: Ivan Kralj https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-927 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:08:17 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-927 In reply to Richard Phillips.

Every effort rewards, and no success comes without the price πŸ˜‰

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By: Richard Phillips https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-906 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:02:38 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-906 seems over 1000 steps it’s a killer going up ok with places to stop and rest get some more water going down is hard on the legs but well worth it

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By: Ivan Kralj https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-649 Wed, 16 May 2018 17:19:57 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-649 In reply to Pliadisfoto.

Labai ačiu πŸ™‚

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By: Pliadisfoto https://www.pipeaway.com/vietnamese-jesus-statue-christ-of-vung-tau/#comment-634 Fri, 11 May 2018 09:44:04 +0000 https://www.pipeaway.com/?p=964#comment-634 Koks geras straipsnis!

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