Vinh Hoi Church

About this location

Vinh Hoi Church – A long-standing Catholic space by the Ben Nghe Canal Vinh Hoi Church, belonging to the Vinh Hoi Parish, is located at 158 Ben Van Don, Ho Chi Minh City. The parish was established in 1875, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, and falls under the Xom Chieu Deanery of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City. The church is situated in the Khanh Hoi – Vinh Hoi area, associated with the history of the Catholic community along the canal. The current structure was rebuilt in 1993 and features an East Asian architectural style, distinguishing it from many Catholic churches that follow Gothic or Romanesque designs. The interior space and grounds are suitable for filming religious activities, rituals, community life, and scenes depicting the long-standing urban life of Saigon. With its East Asian architecture, long parish history, and location along the Ben Van Don route, this site is suitable for cultural-historical films, social-psychological dramas, documentaries, reportages, and scenes involving Catholic content, community life, or Saigon urban settings. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content: revealing state secrets, anti-state propaganda, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national unity, or insulting national heroes and historical figures. (Article 9, Law on Cinema)
• International film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film entity and must obtain a permit from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to provide filming services in Vietnam. The current processing time is 12 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application.
• Special attention is required when filming in Zone I of special national monuments in Ho Chi Minh City, such as the Cu Chi Tunnels or the Independence Palace; additionally, crews must comply with specialized management regulations for military, security, and defense areas, as well as sites requiring special protection.

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