S. Koreans to celebrate New Year remotely following toughened social distancing to prevent COVID-19 spread
- 3 years ago
올해 보신각 '제야의 종' 행사는 VR로... 사상 최초 비대면 방식 진행
New Year celebrations are no exception to social distancing rules against COVID-19 here in South Korea,... as the public will have to enjoy the upcoming celebrations remotely.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government says the ringing of the Bosingak bell in central Seoul will go online,... cancelling the in-person event for the first time in 67 years.
The virtual reality version of the ceremony will be available on the city government’s official website.
Major year-end holiday tourist destinations have also been shut down,... with events for viewing the new year’s first sunrise replaced with livestreaming services.
New Year celebrations are no exception to social distancing rules against COVID-19 here in South Korea,... as the public will have to enjoy the upcoming celebrations remotely.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government says the ringing of the Bosingak bell in central Seoul will go online,... cancelling the in-person event for the first time in 67 years.
The virtual reality version of the ceremony will be available on the city government’s official website.
Major year-end holiday tourist destinations have also been shut down,... with events for viewing the new year’s first sunrise replaced with livestreaming services.