Temples and pagodas in Nghe An strictly implement Covid-19 prevention and control measures

The number of visitors to temples and pagodas has decreased.

If the early daysYear of the Ox, people and tourists coming to visit spring and pray for peace at temples and pagodas in Nghe An were still indifferent to the "5K" recommendation, but today (January 7) the situation has changed positively. Most people have seriously worn masks and historical sites have also implemented solutions to prevent and fight the Covid-19 epidemic.

On the morning of the 7th day of the first lunar month of Tan Suu, Hong Son Temple (Vinh City) was deserted with people coming to offer incense and make offerings. Photo: Cong Kien

In the morning, the grounds of the Hong Son Temple (Vinh City) are quite deserted, with only a few people bringing offerings to pray for peace. The writing tables are also sparsely occupied, with few people passing by. In previous years, at this time, the temple was always packed with people from near and far coming to visit, worship and perform rituals from morning to night.

“Every year, on the 6th or 7th of the first lunar month, I often go to the temple with my children and grandchildren to pray for peace and good health for the new year and prosperity in business. This year, the epidemic is complicated and the government recommends against large gatherings, so I went alone.”

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Quy, Truong Thi ward (Vinh city)

According to the Hong Son Temple Management Board, this yearCovid-19 epidemicTherefore, the number of people coming to visit and pray for peace at the beginning of the year has decreased significantly. To prevent and control the epidemic, the Temple Management Board regularly reminds people and visitors to wear masks to prevent the epidemic.

The number of visitors to Emperor Quang Trung's temple at the beginning of the year is not as high as in previous years. Photo: Cong Kien

At the Quang Trung Emperor Temple, even though it was mid-morning, the number of visitors was very low. Most people who came to offer incense and make offerings at the temple were aware of the epidemic prevention, followed the regulations of washing hands with sanitizer and regularly wearing masks.

“In the past, at the beginning of the year, I often invited friends to the temple to pray for peace and fortune, but this year, due to the epidemic, following the recommendation to avoid large gatherings, I did not invite my group of friends to go with me. The epidemic is complicated, so I always wear a mask and avoid crowded places to limit the risk of infection.”

Ms. Nguyen Hong Suong, Trung Do ward (Vinh city)

Also this morning, at Can Linh Pagoda, the number of Buddhists and visitors coming to worship has decreased significantly compared to previous years. The pagoda held a ceremony to open the writing and pray for peace on the occasion of the New Year, usually with hundreds, even thousands of people attending. While this morning, everyone attending the ceremony wore masks.

Visitors coming to offer incense and make offerings at the temple of Emperor Quang Trung all wear masks to prevent the epidemic. Photo: Cong Kien

At many other temples and pagodas onNghe An area, including temples and pagodas with a large number of visitors at the beginning of the year such as Con Temple (Hoang Mai town), Qua Son Temple (Do Luong), Cuong Temple (Dien Chau), Bach Ma Temple (Thanh Chuong), Gam Temple - Pagoda (Yen Thanh) ... In early spring this year, the number of visitors also decreased significantly. This shows that people have been aware of the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic, especially following the recommendation not to gather in large crowds.

Timely rectify and implement measures to prevent and control epidemics

Along with people's awareness andtouristsIn order to improve the situation, the Management Board of temples, pagodas and historical relics has also implemented epidemic prevention and control solutions at different levels. For example, at Hong Son Temple, the Management Board placed a sign in front of the temple yard to remind visitors to wear masks regularly. At the Quang Trung Emperor Temple, hand sanitizer stations have been arranged at the entrance and exit gates.

Or at Can Linh Pagoda, Buddhists and visitors entering the gate without wearing masks will be reminded by someone. When preparing for the opening ceremony and praying for peace, the monks also reminded everyone to wear masks to prevent the risk of spreading the Covid-19 epidemic.

In particular, the work of disease prevention and control is carried out by the Management Board.Ong Hoang Muoi Temple(Hung Nguyen) and local authorities have seriously and systematically implemented. Compared to previous years, this year the number of people coming to Ong Hoang Muoi Temple at the beginning of the New Year has also decreased significantly.

Visitors entering the Ong Hoang Muoi Temple area (Hung Nguyen) must have their body temperature checked. Photo: Cong Kien

And wash your hands with sanitizer to prevent and fight the Covid-19 epidemic. Photo: Cong Kien

To effectively prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic, the Ong Hoang Muoi Temple Management Board, in coordination with local authorities, regularly broadcast propaganda on loudspeakers and set up quarantine checkpoints at the entrance and exit gates. All people entering the temple area have their temperature checked, wash their hands with sanitizer, and are required to wear masks.

According to the representative of the Temple Management Board, visitors coming to worship, make offerings, and pray for peace come from many localities, including visitors from neighboring provinces, so epidemic prevention and control work is always a top concern. Thereby, the awareness of the people and visitors has also been raised, most people comply with the regulations on prevention and control.pandemic.

People and tourists coming to offer incense and make offerings at Ong Hoang Muoi Temple (Hung Nguyen) must wear masks according to regulations. Photo: Cong Kien

“After the Lunar New Year 2021, the Department of Tourism organized a working group to inspect the Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control work at historical sites and tourist attractions in the area. Thereby, it was discovered that some places were still negligent, people and tourists were still subjective, many people did not wear masks to prevent the epidemic. We discussed and requested localities to conduct inspections, remind and promptly rectify and implement epidemic prevention and control measures.”

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh An - Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Tourism