Crowds flock to religious festival in Vietnam
- 3 years ago
Thousands of people scaled the steps of a mountain temple in northern Vietnam on Tuesday to burn incense sticks and make spiritual offerings, shrugging off concerns about the coronavirus risks as outbreaks rage in nearby countries.
As many as 30,000 people were expected to visit the Hung Kings temple in Phu Tho province, authorities said.
The event commemorates the anniversary of the death of the first king who founded Vietnam some 4,000 years ago, Lac Long Quan.
Vietnam has been one of Asia's biggest success stories in fighting the coronavirus, credited with decisive measures to track infections and contain outbreaks. It has reported just 35 deaths and fewer than 2,800 cases.
As many as 30,000 people were expected to visit the Hung Kings temple in Phu Tho province, authorities said.
The event commemorates the anniversary of the death of the first king who founded Vietnam some 4,000 years ago, Lac Long Quan.
Vietnam has been one of Asia's biggest success stories in fighting the coronavirus, credited with decisive measures to track infections and contain outbreaks. It has reported just 35 deaths and fewer than 2,800 cases.