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Written by: Chen Shuxia
2020-03-30 07:00
Last updated: 2020-03-30 07:00The new type of coronavirus pneumonia (commonly known as Wuhan pneumonia) continues, and the Hong Kong Government's "Polymerization Restriction Order" will take effect on Sunday (29th) for a period of 14 days, prohibiting more than 4 people from gathering in public local groups, and offenders can be fined and imprisoned.
As the Ching Ming Festival approached, many cemeteries and columbariums in Hong Kong followed the government's request to implement special arrangements. Sik Sik Yuen, Tuen Mun Si Qin Park, Peng Luan Xian Museum and the temples of Donghua Sanyuan announced that they would be closed for 14 days. Donghua Yizhuang limited the number of worshipers. Groups of 4 or more people were not allowed to enter. Baodishan implements flow control and needs to be diverted into the auditorium.
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After the "Polypoly Restriction Order" came into effect, citizens who went to the graveyard were also careful. (Photo by Ou Jiale)
The Government has gazetted the "Prevention and Control of Diseases (Prohibition of Group Aggregation) Regulations", which came into effect in the early hours of this morning and expires on June 29. The Secretary for Food and Health may by law prohibit the gathering of more than 4 persons in any public place within a specified 14 days. After the implementation of the new law, it is illegal to have more than four people sweeping the grave, but the same household is an exception.
Tuen Mun Siqin Park
In order to strictly abide by the legal requirements and take the public interest as the main premise, Siqin Park has decided to suspend its opening to the public from Monday (30th) to April 11th (Saturday). The spokesman pointed out that the arrangement will inevitably affect the custom of ancestor worship in the Qingming dynasty, but at the moment of public health emergency, I hope that all worshippers will understand and be considerate.
Donghua Yizhuang will strictly regulate the number of people worshiping inside. 4 or more people cannot enter Yizhuang together. (Profile picture)
Donghua Yizhuang
A spokesman for the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals said that its subordinate Dong Hua Yi Zhuang will strictly regulate the number of people worshiping inside. 4 or more people cannot enter Yizhuang together, and there will be a clothes bag collection place outside Yizhuang's gate, which will be collected and worshiped by the staff on duty.
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals announced that its temples including the temple library or columbarium and the Wong Tai Sin Signing Philosophy Center will be closed for 14 days, except for the appointment service with the sign-off master, except that the temple gates will be set up to worship the gods or worship. The collection of personal clothes is collected and respected by the staff on duty.
Sik Sik Yuen
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple has decided to suspend its opening for 14 days from Monday (30th) to April 12th to reduce the risk of epidemic spread. During this period, all religious activities will be cancelled. Other services include medical, emergency and social services. The unit will continue to maintain limited service.
Pengxianxian
In order to strictly abide by the laws and regulations and take the public interest as the main premise, Pengyu Xianguan decided to close the museum for 14 days from March 29 (Sunday) to April 11 (Saturday). It also means that the relevant arrangements will inevitably affect the custom of sacrificing ancestors in the Qingming dynasty, but it means that it is a state of public health emergency, and we hope that all worshippers will understand and be considerate.
Yuanxuan College
Yuanxuan College did not announce the latest arrangements, but the staff stated that they would implement "limited openings" according to the earlier arrangements. However, it is strongly recommended to call the day before the visit to check the latest situation and opening hours.
Baofu Mountain in Shatin will be opened as usual, but there will be flow control. (Profile picture)
Baodishan
Baofushan did not announce the latest arrangement on the official website. The reporter called as a guest to make an inquiry. The staff said that in addition to general epidemic prevention measures, Baodishan would implement flow control and strictly follow the latest government requirements to limit up to four people per group.
Chai Wan Cemetery, Tseung Kwan O Cemetery, Aberdeen Cemetery and Tsuen Wan Cemetery
The Chinese Permanent Cemetery Management Committee has 4 cemeteries, including Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery, Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery, Aberdeen Chinese Permanent Cemetery and Tsuen Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery. Since the restriction order came into effect, Hua Yong has not announced the latest arrangements. The reporter called as a guest to inquire. The staff pointed out that the cemetery is open as usual and there are road closure arrangements. However, grave sweepers need to keep the Hong Kong government's latest requirements. For 4 people.
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