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Fishermen by day, musicians for mass, many have joined with Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church orchestra in Quat Lam Town.
Located in northern Nam Dinh Province, the fishermen are also musicians who play horned instruments to perform hymns.
The horned instrument orchestra of St. Joseph’s is the biggest among the local parishes and includes 30 members, over half of whom are fishermen. Hard work has made their hands rough and strong, very different from the hands of professional musicians. However, these rough hands can perform beautifully, sounding out solemn hymns which are an indispensable part of the upcoming Christmas Eve services.
Quat Lam Church is where six missions of the parish hold mass, including Giuse
Exciting Christmas atmosphere on every corner of Catholic areas in Quat Lam Town
In Lam Thuong Village, sounds of horned instruments echo as the band practises
Tran Van Cuong is captain of a 160-horsepower ship which fishes in the Nam Dinh sea area
Cuong has had a strong attachment to the trumpet for 25 years
The members often gather at the church of Giuse Mission to practise in the evening for big holidays.
Horned instruments are an expensive so the church provides them
Popular horned instruments are the saxophone, tuba, trumpet and trombone
Most pieces performed are hymns
Artists with rough hands but great passion for music
Playing with passion
The choir of Guise Mission church includes girls who come to boats to buy fish every morning
Practice often lasts two hours in a serious atmosphere
They know learn about musical theory and follow closely
Along with horned instruments is a set of drums
One member plays loudly
The artists are looking forward to the upcoming Christmas
Quat Lam Church during a peaceful afternoon as Christmas approaches
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