Largest Vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year

Monday, 13:04, 22/02/2021

VOV.VN - As the nation’s largest pagoda, Bai Dinh pagoda in Gia Vien district of the northern province of Ninh Binh appears silent at the beginning of the lunar new year, a huge contrast compared to previous years due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

largest vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year picture 1 — Pilgrims attending the site are required to complete medical declarations at the entrance of Bai Dinh pagoda as part of COVID-19 pandemic prevention measures.

largest vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year picture 2 — Only a few visitors make their way to Bai Dinh pagoda.

largest vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year picture 3

largest vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year picture 4 — Only one young worshipper can be seen praying.

largest vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year picture 5 — The majority of visitors are young people who wear face masks and follow the Health Ministry’s 5K message in Vietnamese, namely Khau trang (facemask), Khu khuan (disinfection), Khoang cach (distance), Khong tu tap (no gatherings), and Khai bao y te (health declaration).

largest vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year picture 6

largest vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year picture 7 — Few old people visit Bai Dinh pagoda this year due to COVID-19 fears.

largest vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year picture 8 — An elevated view shows no one at the relic site.

largest vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year picture 9 — A tour guide says there has been a sharp decline in the number of pilgrims visiting Bai Dinh pagoda due to the negative influence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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