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  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Located an hour away from Kaohsiung, Foguangshan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, with its 36m high statue of Amithaba Buddha surrounded by 480 smaller statues being its most famous feature. In addition to the complex at Foguangshan, a further 57 temples in Taiwan and 95 overseas are part of Foguangshan and the BLIA (Buddha's Light International Association.

  • Zhenlan Temple, Dajia, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC). One of Taiwan's "Ba Jia Jiang", the 8 Generals. Ba Jia Jiang are usually seen at temple and religious festivals throughout Taiwan. Ba Jia Jiang are protectors. They keep the evil spirits at bay or chase them down and deal with them. It is common knowledge to the audience that they are not permitted to smile; the fans they carry with characters written on them are to protect themselves from whatever demons may be floating around. They protect both the spirit mediums and the audience from darker spirits. When Ba Jia Jiang perform, they first paint their faces. This is called 'opening their faces'. Once their faces are open they have a code of strict taboos that they have to follow, including not eating meat; not smiling; joking around or chatting. At all times they must be very fierce and maintain their focus. nowadays Ba Jia Jiang are often associated with gangs, drugs and delinquent youth. Their image has been transformed from protectors of society into a menace to society.

  • Devout pilgrims kneel on the road and wait for the extra blessings they'll receive as the grand palanquin carrying Mazu passes over them.

  • Among the many gods and goddesses worshipped in Taiwan, Mazu (??), the Goddess of the Sea is perhaps the most revered. Every year, in the 3rd month of the lunar calendar, the Dajia Mazu (????), which is housed at the Zhenlan temple (???), is taken out on a pilgrimage lasting 8 days and covering 300km. Over the course of the 8 days, more than 1 million people will come out to see Mazu as she makes her way from Dajia to Hsingang in Jiayi county and back again, visiting more than 80 temples. It is thought that the Mazu pilgrimage is one of the three largest religious festivals in the world.

  • Firecrackers ready to explode outside the Tianhou temple, Yuanlin during the Mazu festival

  • Jhenlan Temple, Dajia. Rituals are undertaken to honor the Goddess Mazu's birthday at the beginning of the annual Mazu pilgrimage.



  • Firecrackers ready to explode outside the Tianhou temple, Yuanlin during the Mazu festival

  • Firecrackers ready to explode outside the Tianhou temple, Yuanlin during the Mazu festival

  • Firecrackers ready to explode outside the Tianhou temple, Yuanlin during the Mazu festival

  • Firecrackers ready to explode outside the Tianhou temple, Yuanlin during the Mazu festival

  • Firecrackers ready to explode outside the Tianhou temple, Yuanlin during the Mazu festival

  • Among the many gods and goddesses worshipped in Taiwan, Mazu (??), the Goddess of the Sea is perhaps the most revered. Every year, in the 3rd month of the lunar calendar, the Dajia Mazu (????), which is housed at the Zhenlan temple (???), is taken out on a pilgrimage lasting 8 days and covering 300km. Over the course of the 8 days, more than 1 million people will come out to see Mazu as she makes her way from Dajia to Hsingang in Jiayi county and back again, visiting more than 80 temples. It is thought that the Mazu pilgrimage is one of the three largest religious festivals in the world.

  • Jhenlan Temple, Dajia. Rituals are undertaken to honor the Goddess Mazu's birthday at the beginning of the annual Mazu pilgrimage.

  • Among the many gods and goddesses worshipped in Taiwan, Mazu (??), the Goddess of the Sea is perhaps the most revered. Every year, in the 3rd month of the lunar calendar, the Dajia Mazu (????), which is housed at the Zhenlan temple (???), is taken out on a pilgrimage lasting 8 days and covering 300km. Over the course of the 8 days, more than 1 million people will come out to see Mazu as she makes her way from Dajia to Hsingang in Jiayi county and back again, visiting more than 80 temples. It is thought that the Mazu pilgrimage is one of the three largest religious festivals in the world.

  • Among the many gods and goddesses worshipped in Taiwan, Mazu (??), the Goddess of the Sea is perhaps the most revered. Every year, in the 3rd month of the lunar calendar, the Dajia Mazu (????), which is housed at the Zhenlan temple (???), is taken out on a pilgrimage lasting 8 days and covering 300km. Over the course of the 8 days, more than 1 million people will come out to see Mazu as she makes her way from Dajia to Hsingang in Jiayi county and back again, visiting more than 80 temples. It is thought that the Mazu pilgrimage is one of the three largest religious festivals in the world.

  • Zhenlan Temple, Dajia, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC). One of Taiwan's "Ba Jia Jiang", the 8 Generals. Ba Jia Jiang are usually seen at temple and religious festivals throughout Taiwan. Ba Jia Jiang are protectors. They keep the evil spirits at bay or chase them down and deal with them. It is common knowledge to the audience that they are not permitted to smile; the fans they carry with characters written on them are to protect themselves from whatever demons may be floating around. They protect both the spirit mediums and the audience from darker spirits. When Ba Jia Jiang perform, they first paint their faces. This is called 'opening their faces'. Once their faces are open they have a code of strict taboos that they have to follow, including not eating meat; not smiling; joking around or chatting. At all times they must be very fierce and maintain their focus. nowadays Ba Jia Jiang are often associated with gangs, drugs and delinquent youth. Their image has been transformed from protectors of society into a menace to society.

  • Zhenlan Temple, Dajia, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC). One of Taiwan's "Ba Jia Jiang", the 8 Generals. Ba Jia Jiang are usually seen at temple and religious festivals throughout Taiwan. Ba Jia Jiang are protectors. They keep the evil spirits at bay or chase them down and deal with them. It is common knowledge to the audience that they are not permitted to smile; the fans they carry with characters written on them are to protect themselves from whatever demons may be floating around. They protect both the spirit mediums and the audience from darker spirits. When Ba Jia Jiang perform, they first paint their faces. This is called 'opening their faces'. Once their faces are open they have a code of strict taboos that they have to follow, including not eating meat; not smiling; joking around or chatting. At all times they must be very fierce and maintain their focus. nowadays Ba Jia Jiang are often associated with gangs, drugs and delinquent youth. Their image has been transformed from protectors of society into a menace to society.

  • Zhenlan Temple, Dajia, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC). One of Taiwan's "Ba Jia Jiang", the 8 Generals. Ba Jia Jiang are usually seen at temple and religious festivals throughout Taiwan. Ba Jia Jiang are protectors. They keep the evil spirits at bay or chase them down and deal with them. It is common knowledge to the audience that they are not permitted to smile; the fans they carry with characters written on them are to protect themselves from whatever demons may be floating around. They protect both the spirit mediums and the audience from darker spirits. When Ba Jia Jiang perform, they first paint their faces. This is called 'opening their faces'. Once their faces are open they have a code of strict taboos that they have to follow, including not eating meat; not smiling; joking around or chatting. At all times they must be very fierce and maintain their focus. nowadays Ba Jia Jiang are often associated with gangs, drugs and delinquent youth. Their image has been transformed from protectors of society into a menace to society.

  • Zhenlan Temple, Dajia, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC). One of Taiwan's "Ba Jia Jiang", the 8 Generals. Ba Jia Jiang are usually seen at temple and religious festivals throughout Taiwan. Ba Jia Jiang are protectors. They keep the evil spirits at bay or chase them down and deal with them. It is common knowledge to the audience that they are not permitted to smile; the fans they carry with characters written on them are to protect themselves from whatever demons may be floating around. They protect both the spirit mediums and the audience from darker spirits. When Ba Jia Jiang perform, they first paint their faces. This is called 'opening their faces'. Once their faces are open they have a code of strict taboos that they have to follow, including not eating meat; not smiling; joking around or chatting. At all times they must be very fierce and maintain their focus. nowadays Ba Jia Jiang are often associated with gangs, drugs and delinquent youth. Their image has been transformed from protectors of society into a menace to society.

  • Zhenlan Temple, Dajia, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC). One of Taiwan's "Ba Jia Jiang", the 8 Generals. Ba Jia Jiang are usually seen at temple and religious festivals throughout Taiwan. Ba Jia Jiang are protectors. They keep the evil spirits at bay or chase them down and deal with them. It is common knowledge to the audience that they are not permitted to smile; the fans they carry with characters written on them are to protect themselves from whatever demons may be floating around. They protect both the spirit mediums and the audience from darker spirits. When Ba Jia Jiang perform, they first paint their faces. This is called 'opening their faces'. Once their faces are open they have a code of strict taboos that they have to follow, including not eating meat; not smiling; joking around or chatting. At all times they must be very fierce and maintain their focus. nowadays Ba Jia Jiang are often associated with gangs, drugs and delinquent youth. Their image has been transformed from protectors of society into a menace to society.

  • Jhenlan Temple, Dajia. Rituals are undertaken to honor the Goddess Mazu's birthday at the beginning of the annual Mazu pilgrimage.

  • Jhenlan Temple, Dajia. Rituals are undertaken to honor the Goddess Mazu's birthday at the beginning of the annual Mazu pilgrimage.

  • Pilgrims at the Jhenlan temple, Dajia for the Mazu pilgrimage festival.

  • Among the many gods and goddesses worshipped in Taiwan, Mazu (??), the Goddess of the Sea is perhaps the most revered. Every year, in the 3rd month of the lunar calendar, the Dajia Mazu (????), which is housed at the Zhenlan temple (???), is taken out on a pilgrimage lasting 8 days and covering 300km. Over the course of the 8 days, more than 1 million people will come out to see Mazu as she makes her way from Dajia to Hsingang in Jiayi county and back again, visiting more than 80 temples. It is thought that the Mazu pilgrimage is one of the three largest religious festivals in the world.

  • A Chinese dragon is carried down a street in Yuanlin during the Mazu pilgrimage festival.

  • A Chinese dragon is carried down a street in Yuanlin during the Mazu pilgrimage festival.

  • Crowds outside the Mazu temple in Yuanlin during the Mazu pilgrimage festival

  • Crowds outside the Mazu temple in Yuanlin during the Mazu pilgrimage festival

  • Red firecrackers at the Mazu pilgrimage festival, Yuanlin, Taiwan

  • Red firecrackers at the Mazu pilgrimage festival, Yuanlin, Taiwan

  • Crowds outside the Mazu temple in Yuanlin during the Mazu pilgrimage festival

  • Si Nian four face Buddha temple, Tai-Thai village, Changhua, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC)

  • Si Nian four face Buddha temple, Tai-Thai village, Changhua, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC)

  • Si Nian four face Buddha temple, Tai-Thai village, Changhua, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC)

  • Si Nian four face Buddha temple, Tai-Thai village, Changhua, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC)

  • Si Nian four face Buddha temple, Tai-Thai village, Changhua, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC)

  • Si Nian four face Buddha temple, Tai-Thai village, Changhua, Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC)

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