Youngsters flock to Ha pagoda to pray for love on Valentine’s Day

	People follow Covid-19 safety protocol while visiting Quan Su pagoda
	Most popular pagodas in HCMC where people flock to wish for a lucky new year
	COVID-19 safety protocol followed during New Year pagoda visits in Hanoi

Photo: Tien Phong

Ha Pagoda is one of the most beautiful pagodas in Hanoi and attracts many Buddhists and visitors, especially young people to come to pray for love, according to Tien Phong.

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Amidst the complicated situation of Covid-19, visitors are requested to wear face masks and wash their hands with sanitizers before entering the pagoda.

Photo: Tien Phong

They also have their body temperature checked.

Photo: Tien Phong

Ha Pagoda is among the most sacred places to pray for love in Hanoi.

Photo: Tien Phong

From early morning, the pagoda is thronged with visitors.

Photo: Tien Phong

Apart from praying for love, pagoda-goers also wish for a New Year with health and luckiness.

Photo: Tien Phong

Two people keep their face masks on while praying.

Photo: Tien Phong

The worshipping tray is carefully prepared.

Photo: To Quoc

People maintain a safe distance to prevent Covid-19 spread.

Photo: Tien Phong

A small bag of salt, which is believed to bring luckiness, health and peace is cherished by youngsters.

Photo: Tien Phong

A group of youngsters poses for photos.

Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day, is celebrated annually on February 14 and recognized as a celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world, including Vietnam, despite it being not a public holiday in the country.

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