Donggang King Boat Ceremony
Photographer
CHEN, JIA WEI
Category
Fine Art Photography - Religious
Company
Submission Group
Amateur
Year
2026
Country / Region:
Taiwan
This photograph captures the Burning King Boat Ceremony, one of Taiwan's most important folk traditions. Once associated with driving away plague and misfortune, the ritual is now widely regarded as a prayer for peace, prosperity, and renewal. The blazing boat stands as both a cultural symbol and a visual metaphor for letting go of the past while embracing hope for the future.
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Category
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