Immaculate Conception Cathedral

About this location

Immaculate Conception Cathedral - A Renaissance architectural landmark in the heart of My Tho. Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as My Tho Cathedral, is located at 32 Hung Vuong Street, My Tho Ward, Dong Thap Province. It is the cathedral of the Diocese of My Tho, built to venerate the Immaculate Conception. The Catholic community in My Tho was formed in 1861, while the current cathedral construction began in 1906 and was completed in 1910, making it a religious site with a long history in this region. Featuring Greco-Roman Renaissance architecture, the cathedral stands out with its round columns, vaulted arches, balanced facade, and spacious interior. The structure is approximately 53 meters long, over 17 meters wide, and 24 meters high, highlighted by light color tones and symmetrical architectural details. Adjacent to the cathedral is the Bishop's House campus and auxiliary buildings, forming a distinctive Catholic architectural complex in the center of My Tho urban area. From the cathedral grounds, filmmakers can capture angles of the facade, bell tower, column system, vaulted arches, sanctuary space, and Catholic rituals. This location is suitable for feature films, documentaries, historical-cultural films, MVs, TVCs, or scenes requiring an ancient church setting, European architecture, and a solemn religious atmosphere. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Internet.

Location rules

• Do not obstruct sightseeing, tourism activities, and traffic, especially at crowded tourist routes and attractions.
• Foreign film crews are required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese cinematic establishments.
• Ensure that set construction, placement of props, technical equipment, lighting, and production vehicles do not affect structures, artifacts, natural landscapes, and cultural values under protection.
• Filming using flycams or unmanned aerial vehicles must comply with current separate legal regulations on flight management and licensing.
• Film crews must contact and obtain approval from the Library Management Board before conducting surveys, filming, and photography.
• Do not litter, discharge wastewater, or pollute the environment; strictly minimize plastic waste and single-use materials.
• Prohibited content: disclosing state secrets, opposing the State, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, and insulting famous figures or national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law).

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