Cinemas began to operate and receive customers in Mongolia after nearly two years of closure due to the Corona pandemic, which left many workers jobless and in grim circumstances. On August 27, the Mongolian government allowed the opening of cinemas; but under conditions, most notably working at half capacity, and following preventive measures to curb the spread of the virus. The organizers of the “Cinemanext” Cinema, state that they have begun to work to pay the wages of employees, excluding profit at present.
Interview with (D.Dulguun – Cinema employee):
“Cinemanext cinema operates in strict compliance with the infection prevention rules. People who come to the service scan the QR code on their mobile phones, and those who cannot scan measure their temperature, clean their hands, and register their registration and mobile phone numbers. The number of people entering the cinema is small due to the 50 percent occupancy rate.”
Interview with (B.Sanchir – Customer):
“I have heard that cinemas are open, but I have never come. Today is my first time watching a movie with my family. For the past two years, cinemas have closed due to the pandemic, and young people have often had no place to spend their time. With the opening of cinemas, I am glad that young people can spend their free time properly and relieve stress.”
Source- A24