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Written by: Zhang Jiamin
2020-04-04 12:41
Date of last update: 2020-04-04 12:41The government issued a "restriction order" last week to ban the gathering of more than 4 people in public places and urged the public to avoid sweeping graves on the Ching Ming Festival.
Today (4th) is the first day of the Ching Ming Festival. At about 8 am in the morning, there is not too much flow at the Chinese permanent cemetery in Tseung Kwan O. Some people gathered in violation of the rules, but no law enforcement officers such as the police and FEHD were present.
At the scene, there were some citizens who came to worship more than 4 people. It is unknown whether they lived with their families. Among them, a group of 6 people who were present said that they would go separately with their families, and they would queue up for the worship ceremony. Some grave sweepers said they were worried about increasing the risk of infection and would avoid eating and adequate protective measures.
When a citizen visits a mountain, more than four people gather in front of the grave. If they do not live with their family members, it may be illegal. (Photo by Zhang Jiamin)
At about 8:00 in the morning, there were not too many people going to the grave sweeper at the Chinese Permanent Cemetery in Tseung Kwan O. At about 10:00, the number of people on the scene gradually increased. There were many police officers and security guards along the road at the scene. There were new measures to remind the "restriction order" at the entrance. However, during the reporter's stay for more than 2 hours, no police officers or FEHD staff were present. .
There are suspected violations more than four people gathered
It can be seen at the scene that there are still more than four people going to sweep the graves, and some 5 to 6 people are accused of failing to comply with the regulations and gathered in front of the tomb. Some people burn incense and perform ceremonies in batches. In addition, although some people brought food such as roasted pigs for worship, no grave sweepers were seen eating after the ceremony. According to the new example, if you are not living together, more than 4 people may worship the mountain at the same time.
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Citizens avoid eating at the scene
A total of 6 people went to sweep the graves, saying that they were informed of the government's appeal and new measures, but believed that the annual ritual activities could not be cancelled. In order to avoid violating the regulations, he walked up the mountain separately from his family, and would perform ceremonies in batches, "will separate and wait in line." "You must always remove the mask." Mr. Cai also had a roasted pig offering. He said that he would eat on the spot, but this time he would take it away. His colleagues said that he was always worried, "Quickly, quickly. go."
Halve the flow of people
A group of three, Miss He, put on a mask and gloves to worship the festival. She said she was worried about the risk of infection, but she thought it was difficult for the ancestors to reschedule. So she had taken adequate protective measures, including disinfectant, masks and eye masks. She said that the flow of people has decreased significantly today, about half less than in the past; she said she agrees with the purpose of the government's measures, but believes that it is too late to still rely on self-discipline. Mr. Chen, a group of four, said that he had put on a mask and had good hand hygiene, which he believed could prevent infection. He said that the flow of people today has been reduced by more than half, and that the government's measures are clear, but no law enforcement officers have been inspected.
Miss He put on a mask and gloves to worship, to prevent cross infection. (Photo by Zhang Jiamin)
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