Pura Luhur Uluwatu Reopens Under Strict Health Protocols

Amid the pandemic, Uluwatu Temple Outer Area Tourism, famous for its thrilling kecak dance performance, has officially launched a digital payment service.

Pura Luhur Uluwatu, a temple in Bali which sits at the top of a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, opens its doors for tourists under strict health protocols.

Image: Jakarta Globe

The famous tourist spot has slashed the visitor capacity to prevent coronavirus transmission. There are hand-washing booths and signs urging physical distancing installed on its every corner. Anyone, be it tourists, guards, or pilgrims, must abide by the health protocols when inside the temple. 

Guards stand by the entrance to not only check the visitor’s self-purity, but also their personal health. They will instruct visitors to wash their hands and check on their temperature before granting entry.

Because the temple is a sacred place, visitors must wear sarong if their bottoms are above their knees. During the pandemic, all sarong are washed before being handed to other visitors.

Image: Jakarta Globe

Since its reopening in July after a three-month closure, the Pura Luhur Uluwatu has seen a significant decline in the number of visitors and monthly impact. The pandemic does not only affect the tour guides and souvenir traders, but the colossal Kecak dancers as well. 

The performance which involves around 60-100 dancers has always been one of Pura Luhur Uluwatu’s main attractions. Unfortunately, the dance could not be performed anymore due to the global pandemic.

Bali has reopened to domestic tourists, but plans to welcome foreign visitors have been pushed back until at least at the end of this year due to the still alarming situation.
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