Chinese New Year Celebration Guidelines

By the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Brunei Darussalam, the COVID-19 Steering Committee informs on the guidelines related to events in conjunction with the Chinese New Year Celebration for 2022. The Minister of Home Affairs stated the matter during the Media Conference on the Latest COVID-19 Situation.

Yang Berhormat said that should the Chinese New Year Celebration be held in a hall therefore the capacity limit is at 75 percent of the hall’s full capacity at a time or a maximum of 300 people whichever is lower according to the set limit during the Early Endemic Phase with a period not exceeding two hours. The celebration must comply with the COVID-19 control measures under the Mass Gathering Guidelines during the Early Endemic Phase currently being carried out. Only immediate family members can celebrate the event in private residences in which gatherings should be limited to not more than 30 guests at a time.

Source: Radio Television Brunei