The Confucius Temple in Nanjing is usually crowded with visitors during the Lantern Festival, a Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month or February 8 this year, as it hosts the world-known Qinhuai International Lantern Festival.
Confucius Temple on Lantern Festival of 2019.
The annual festival, the largest in China and a great chance to experience traditional culture, attracted about 500,000 visitors both in 2018 and 2019. However, to battle the novel coronavirus outbreak this year, the administrative committee of the Confucius Temple-Qinhuai River scenic spot had to close the top tourism attraction and Laodongmen Historic Block from January 25, making this place rarely empty and tranquil.
Jiaohuidian News App of Xinhua Daily Media Group has worked with Jiangsu subsidiary of China Telecom to offer a live stream of the Confucius Temple, using 4K camera and the telecom operator’s 5G network.
The bustling Confucius Temple has never been so quiet. The lotus-shaped lanterns danced lightly with the wind in the morning glow. The illuminated buildings, although without the folksy, festive decorations, still revealed the unique charm of this historic site.
As many people have chosen to celebrate the Lantern Festival by staying at home, don’t miss this chance to watch the live stream of the Confucius Temple and make it part of your special, unforgettable festival.
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