US EditionHow a religious statue has brought Vietnamese culture to New Mexico
- After their grandfather survived a car accident where the vehicle flipped three times, a Vietnamese family chose to gift a statue of Our Lady of La Vang to the well-known pilgrimage site in Chimayo, New Mexico.
- The family made this decision because they believed Our Lady of La Vang saved him, and the statue symbolizes faith dating back to Catholic persecution in Vietnam starting in 1798.
- Our Lady of La Vang has become a cultural and religious symbol that people with Asian backgrounds connect to, and thousands attend a yearly pilgrimage to Chimayo where the statue is located.
- Christine Nguyen noted that Vietnamese Catholics in Vietnam often faced persecution for their faith, while Jacquelyne expressed that donating the statue was a way for them to share their deep affection and values with others.
- The family hopes their donation encourages others to strengthen their faith and cultural heritage by recognizing the history and significance of Our Lady of La Vang.
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