China News Agency, Lhasa, April 28 (Zhao Lang): At a lapse of three months, the Bazaar Street of the Jokhang Temple in Tibet opened to the public on April 28, and the prosperity of the past is reproduced.
On April 28, tourists took pictures at Barkhor Street. Photo by He Penglei
Barkhor Street is the outer meridian of the Jokhang Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, and its outer perimeter and inner inner pouch, also known as the three major meridians of Lhasa. It is an important route for Tibetan Buddhist believers.
Due to the new outbreak of pneumonia, Barkhor Street has been closed since January 27 this year. Three months later, it opened again. Outside the security checkpoints of the ancient city of Bago, there were long lines of people and tourists from the Buddha and the Buddha. The police maintained the order at the scene, allowing people to enter at a distance.
On April 28, believers prayed at the square in front of Jokhang Temple on Barkhor Street. Photo by He Penglei
On the turning road, various types of pilgrims meditated on the sutra, shaking the turning cylinder and turning around the Jokhang Temple. Loudspeakers on the side of the street play warm reminders of epidemic prevention and control in a loop. The sun appears in the sky, and it is also regarded as an auspicious day by everyone.
The reporter observed that, to prevent crowds from gathering and congestion, there was no simmering (a religious ritual) on the Bajiao turning path, nor did the believers bow their heads to worship.
Zhaxi and his younger sister from Linzhi City, Tibet, are members of the believers who opened their doors on the first day of opening. They lived in Lhasa for a long time due to their working relationship. He told reporters: "Turning the scriptures is an important part of our daily life, which can be opened today, and our life as a buddha is gradually returning to normal."
On April 28, the believers turned their hands on the barrel and turned along Barkhor Street to pray for blessings. Photo by He Penglei
He also said that the most intense epidemic period has passed, and he hopes that the Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace will also open as soon as possible.
The opening of Barkhor Street also brought good news for businessmen in the street. On the opening day, the Gam Display, which runs the fabric store, was introducing fabrics to the first wave of guests, and his shop assistant was sorting the shelves.
Gam Exhibition introduced that he has operated this small shop for 20 years. He said: "The winter and Tibetan New Year is the best time of the year. I didn't expect this time this year," grain is not collected ", and also need to spend the salary of two shop assistants. Get better."
On April 28, Lhasa Barkhor Street, temporarily closed due to the impact of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, was reopened. Citizens, tourists, and believers all need to wear masks to measure their body temperature before entering. Photo by He Penglei
Cun Zhigang from Yunnan is the "Second Generation of Tibet". He entered Tibet in 1995 and operated a silverware shop on Barkhor Street. He said: "I was anxious to watch the shops outside Barkhor Street open. I have no income in the past few months and the pressure is very great."
In addition to being anxious, Cun Zhigang also expressed his understanding of the suspension of the opening of Barkhor Street, "The epidemic situation has been controlled, and we can also do business safely." (End)