Gereja di Klaten Pajang Pohon Natal 7 Meter Berhias Sandal Jepit

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00:00This unique Christmas tree is decorated with sandal jepit.

00:09It is located in the grounds of the Catholic Church of Santa Perawan Maria Bunda Christus,

00:13Dukuh Tanjung Anom, Gadungan Village, Wedi District, Klaten, Central Java.

00:19Hundreds of sandal jepit are arranged in a 7-meter high frame.

00:23To make it more vibrant and unique,

00:25this Christmas tree is also adorned with ornaments made from mineral water bottles.

00:31Head Pastor of the Church of Santa Perawan Maria Bunda Christus,

00:35Basilius Edy Wianto said,

00:37the decoration of sandal jepit on this Christmas tree is a symbol of journey

00:42in accordance with the theme of the National Christmas Day 2024,

00:45which is to go to Bethlehem.

00:47There is a philosophy behind it,

00:50this unique Christmas tree invites Catholics to return to the source of salvation.

00:55The theme of the Christmas tree is symbolic of sandal.

01:04Sandal is a symbol of journey.

01:08Our national theme is to go to Bethlehem.

01:16Sandal is a symbol of journey to Bethlehem.

01:21It is symbolic of returning to the source of salvation.

01:27The total number of sandal jepit is about 900 pairs.

01:31It is obtained from the people of Parok Wedi,

01:34the environment provides 10 sandals,

01:37but there are people who provide more.

01:42The sandal jepit that is decorated on this Christmas tree does not have to be new.

01:46Some donations donate old sandal jepit,

01:49but it is still considered worthy to be part of this year's Christmas celebration.

01:54This Christmas tree is also decorated with a Sinterklaas train.

01:59From Klaten, Central Java, Denik Apriani,

02:01Kantor Berita Antara, reported.

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