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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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