January 07, 2021 | 16:35 (GMT+7)
Hanoi: unnecessary festivals could be cancelled amid COVID-19
Unnecessary festivals could be cancelled during 2021 festive season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said Director of the Hanoi municipal Department of Culture and Sports To Van Dong on January 6.
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Hanoi could cancel unnecessary festivals during 2021 festive season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo for illustration) |
Organizing boards of localities were asked to popularize values of traditional customs and rituals, pandemic prevention and control measures, and limit the organization of large-scale events.
The city will establish an inter-sectoral group to inspect festivals and launch the hotline 0869.295538 for public feedback.
Due to the pandemic, last year Hanoi only held 139 out of 1,206 festivals.
Source: VNA