Indonesians of Chinese descent offered prayers on Chinese New Year's eve at Maha Vihara Maitreya temple in Medan.

Friday 12 February will mark the first day of the Chinese New Year, welcoming in the Year of the Ox

Indonesians of Chinese descent come wearing masks and follow health protocols to pray on Chinese New Year's eve at the Maha Vihara Maitreya welcoming the Year of the Ox on February 11, 2021, in Medan, North Sumatra.

Chinese Lunar Year some celebrations and family gatherings at home, usually include decorated streets and family gatherings with relatives who come from near and far, however this year of the Ox Chinese calendar has banned travel to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. Since the start of the pandemic, Indonesia has reported 1.17 million cases with nearly 32,000 deaths.