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Pagodas and temples close in Hanoi amid COVID-19 fears

Wednesday, 13:24, 17/02/2021
VOV.VN trên Google News

VOV.VN - Pagodas, temples, and religious sites throughout the capital have been forced to close as of February 16 in an effort to curb the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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The administration of Hanoi requests that all pagodas, temples, and religious sites temporarily shut from February 16 as a means of stopping public gatherings due to an increase in the number of community COVID-19 cases in the capital.
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The management board of Ha pagoda places a notice on the door detailing their temporary closure as part of the COVID-19 fight.
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Despite the closure of the site, worshippers place offerings in front of Ha pagoda.
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A man performs a ritual outside of Ha pagoda.
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A sign hangs in front of the Temple of Literature detailing how the relic site is to stop receiving visitors from February 16, with opening hours set to be announced later.
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Local people perform a worship ritual outside of the Temple of Literature.
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A number of local residents queue up to ask for calligraphic works at a stall located outside the Temple of Literature.
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A similar situation can be seen at Quan Su pagoda.
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A tranquil scene outside of Quan Su pagoda with only one worshipper present
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In line with other sites, cultural activities at Ngoc Son Temple also stop.
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Tran Quoc pagoda remains quiet on the fifth day of the first lunar month, or February 16.
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Policemen are on duty in order to warn people about not gatherings in front of Tran Quoc pagoda.
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A view of the area in front of Quan Thanh temple, with the site temporarily closed.
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Hoa Lo prison is left empty.
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A few locals take photos in front of St. Joseph's Cathedral despite its closure due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
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