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| Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Tung Lam Diec Co Pagoda was one of the temples that attracted a large number of visitors who came to admire the scenery and offer incense at the beginning of the new year. However, this year, the number of visitors to the pagoda has decreased significantly. Photo: Diep Thanh |
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| Unlike previous years when this time of year was bustling with tourists, the scene at Diec Co Pagoda was tranquil in the early morning of the new year. Photo: Diep Thanh |
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| A deserted corner of Diệc Cổ Pagoda on the morning of the first day of Tet (Lunar New Year). Photo: Diệp Thanh |
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| A visitor buys salt and matches to pray for good luck and support a charity fund at Diec Co Pagoda. Buddhists say that in previous years, these bags of salt were sold out by New Year's Eve, but this year, many were still left until the morning of the first day of the new year. Photo: Diep Thanh |
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| Like Diệc Cổ Pagoda, Hồng Sơn Temple is one of the famous and sacred temples in Vinh City. Although it opened its doors to visitors on New Year's Eve, the number of visitors to Hồng Sơn Temple (Vinh City) was still very sparse. Photo: Diệp Thanh |
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| On the morning of the first day of the new year, unlike previous years, the atmosphere at Hong Son Temple was quiet and the air was fresh, creating a comfortable and peaceful feeling. The number of visitors to Hong Son Temple this year was only a fraction of that in previous years. An elderly visitor enjoys the tranquility of the first day of the new year at the temple. Photo: Diep Thanh |
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| Mr. Ho Cong Tien, Deputy Head of the Hong Son Temple Management Board, said: To ensure safety amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hong Son Temple Management Board has prepared hand sanitizer for visitors and constantly reminds everyone to wear masks. Photo: Diep Thanh |
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| Besides the tourists who consciously practice COVID-19 prevention, there are still many people not wearing masks. The photo was taken at Hong Son Temple at 7:00 AM on February 12th. Photo: Diep Thanh |
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| Visitors to Can Linh Pagoda started sporadically from New Year's Eve and were much fewer than in previous years. Photo: Diep Thanh |
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| Many visitors were not wearing masks or were wearing them incorrectly when offering incense at Can Linh Pagoda. Photo taken at 8:00 AM on February 12th. Photo: Diep Thanh |
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| To have a safe and meaningful Lunar New Year, tourists should equip themselves with masks and raise their awareness of disease prevention and control. Photo: Diep Thanh |
Given the complex developments of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Nghe An Department of Culture and Sports has issued a document temporarily suspending festival activities to prevent and control the spread of the disease.
