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  Tai Ping Ching Chiu (Purification Sacrifice for Great Peace)
  15-19 November 2012
  by P H Yang
  Linfa Dei (Lotus Land) Village, Pat Heung (Eight Villages), New Territories
  Hong Kong

Dragon Dance
Golden Dragon dances and coils at Pat Heung (eight Villages) Ancient Temple.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012


Reflection
Traditional Chinese flower billboards for Tai Ping Ching Chiu besides the lotus pond.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012


Parading the Villages
The festive parade, including Taoist priests, villagers in traditional clothings, dancing dragon and lions tour the neighboring villages.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012


Cantonese Opera
Cantonese opera performances day and night are a treat for the villagers, especially for the older generation.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012


Bamboo Theatre
A theatre for Cantonese opera, built with bamboo and metal sheets in the traditional method, is packed to capacity.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012


Lion on Stumps
Lion dance with a twist - performed on elevated stumps with increased challenge.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012


Vegetarian Feast
Villager Ah Ki and friends enjoying their traditional sumptuous vegetarian feast in a basin for purification.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012


Taoist Rites
Taoist priests prays for salvation of homeless souls plus provision of food and clothing.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012


Ghost King
The Ghost King helps to control all the wandering ghosts after the gate of hell is opened.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012


Burn
The Ghost King is sent off by burning it in front of villagers who offer wine and food as sacrifice.

Pat Heung · Hong Kong | 2012

 
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