Ahead Of Christmas And New Year, All Tourist Attractions In Bandar Lampung Are Closed

Visitors enjoy nature tourism in the Lekung Langit 2 area in Kemiling, Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Saturday (18/9/2021). (ANTARA PHOTOS/ARDIANSYAH)

BANDARLAMPUNG - The Bandarlampung City Government, Lampung Province will temporarily close all tourist attractions in its area ahead of Christmas Day 2021 and New Year 2022, in an effort to prevent crowds that can increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

"We will close all tourist attractions from December 20, 2021, to January 4, 2022," said Bandar Lampung Mayor Eva Dwiana in Bandarlampung, as reported by Antara, Monday, November 29.

In addition to closing tourist attractions, he continued, the city government will temporarily close places that usually become the center of crowds on Christmas and New Year's Eve such as cafes and street food stalls.

"Our stalls and cafes are also closed because this will invite crowds on Christmas and New Year's Eve," he said.

The mayor appealed to residents to remain disciplined in implementing health protocols to avoid transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 even though they have been vaccinated.

"So sorry, this is just a precaution, because even though we have been vaccinated and have strong immunity, if we don't anticipate it, we will get it too," he said.

Meanwhile, Head of the Bandar Lampung City Tourism Office M Yudhi said that a circular regarding the closure of tourist attractions from December 20, 2021, to January 4, 2022, was being prepared and would further be disseminated.

"If there are still ones that are open on a predetermined date, there will definitely be a strong reprimand. Later, when this policy has been implemented, we together with the COVID-19 Task Force will also go around to check tourist locations comply with the rules," he said.