Kemaro Island calls off Cap Go Meh celebrations 9th February 2021
A view of Kemaro Island on Musi River on Tuesday (February 9, 2021). (ANTARA / Aziz Munajar / 21)
However, we hope that the meaning of the Chinese New Year celebration will still be felt and (remain) meaningful Palembang (ANTARA) - This year, Kemaro Island, Palembang City will not organize Cap Go Meh celebrations, which mark the close of the Chinese New Year festivities, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
This is the first time since 2006 that the Cap Go Meh celebrations, which usually attracts thousands of visitors, will not be held on Kemaro Island.