Cua Ong Temple Festival draws visitors in post-COVID-19 period

Monday, 18:53, 15/03/2021

VOV.VN - An array of worshippers have flocked to the Cua Ong Temple Festival in the northern province of Quang Ninh in recent days while following novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control measures.

cua ong temple festival draws visitors in post-covid-19 period picture 1 — The Cua Ong Temple Festival was officially recognised as an intangible part of national cultural heritage back in 2017.

cua ong temple festival draws visitors in post-covid-19 period picture 2 — Cua Ong temple overlooks the magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay.

cua ong temple festival draws visitors in post-covid-19 period picture 3 — The occasion takes place between the first and the fourth days of the second lunar month each year.

cua ong temple festival draws visitors in post-covid-19 period picture 4 — The majority of pilgrims don face masks in line with the Health Ministry’s guidelines on COVID-19 prevention.

cua ong temple festival draws visitors in post-covid-19 period picture 5 — The traditional festival falls during with the spring, coinciding with flowers entering full bloom, thereby creating romantic scenery around Cua Ong temple.

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cua ong temple festival draws visitors in post-covid-19 period picture 9 — Cua Ong temple is dedicated to Tran Quoc Tang, the third son of Tran Hung Dao, the supreme commander of Vietnam. He became a hero in the resistance war against the Mongol invaders under the Tran Dynasty during the 11th century. The festival serves to commemorate his various contributions to defeating numerous enemies and bringing peace to the region.

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cua ong temple festival draws visitors in post-covid-19 period picture 11 — A notice is put up at Cua Ong temple to remind worshippers of the Health Ministry’s 5K message: Khau trang (facemask), (Khu khuan) disinfection, (Khoang cach) distance, (Khong tu tap) no gathering, and (Khai bao y te) health declaration.

cua ong temple festival draws visitors in post-covid-19 period picture 12 — Since March 3, Cua Ong temple has received more than 18,000 arrivals. The number of tourists is expected to reach approximately 3,000 arrivals per day in the coming days.

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