Chinese New Year, Temples In Jakarta Limit Capacity To 50 Percent

Vihara Illustration/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Vihara Amurva Bhumi Jatinegara, East Jakarta, has limited the capacity of the congregation to 50 percent of the capacity of the place of worship when praying this year's Chinese New Year. from capacity," said Vihara Amurva Bhumi Jatinegara, Lim, in Jakarta, Monday. He said the capacity limitation was to prevent crowds. Lim added that usually Vihara Amurva Bhumi Jatinegara can accommodate up to 150 congregations who come to pray during Chinese New Year celebrations.

Moreover, as one of the oldest monasteries in Jakarta, which has been built since 1688, it is often visited by congregations from various regions, not only from East Jakarta. Furthermore, he said that the administrators also implemented strict health protocols for congregants who were going to pray. Later, before entering the monastery, the congregation had to wash their hands and wear masks. "We will have someone waiting. finished straight home," said Lim.