"Heart of Paris" Notre Dame Cathedral...Reopening on the 7th

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Notre Dame Cathedral, a landmark in Paris, France that was burned down by fire, will reopen this weekend after more than five years of restoration work.

Reporter Yoon Hyun-sook introduces the interior of Notre Dame Cathedral, which is higher and more colorful.

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Notre Dame Cathedral, where the roof and spire collapsed in a fire during renovations five years ago.

The spire and bell tower destroyed by the flames have been restored, and the vaulted ceiling, which was lowered, has been rebuilt higher.

The inside of the cream cathedral is splendidly colored by the colored light that comes through the standing glass.

The cross and the Pieta statue, which had avoided the fire, were also back in place.

[Adrian Willem / Notre Dame Cathedral Restoration Mason: I think it's important and touching because I'll never be able to do this again as a mason]

The restoration project of Notre Dame Cathedral was completed after 5 years and 8 months of investment alone.

French President Emmanuel Macron, who made a preliminary tour of the cathedral ahead of the reopening, thanked artisans and donors around the world for taking part in the restoration.

[French President Emmanuel Macron]: I would like to believe that the impact of reopening will be as powerful as the impact of the fire. But it will be a shock of hope.]

Parisians also welcome Notre Dame Cathedral, the heart of Paris, with overwhelming heart.

[Cecilia de Vargas/ Notre-Dame Cathedral Choir] All the French people worked quickly to rebuild the cathedral, and everyone continued to pay great attention.]

Following this Saturday's reopening event, Notre Dame Cathedral will hold its first public mass attended by devotees on Sunday and open to the public.

I'm YTN's Yoon Hyunsuk.

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