A Gods Birthday in Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China.

To the outside world an almost unknown place, the city of Tainan was during the longest part of Taiwans history the political capital and predominant settlement. Even after Taipei in the North became the capital, Tainan stayed the cultural center of this tropical island in the South China Sea. Thanks to the auspicious changes of history, the city could keep its colorful and lively temples, its sacred art and its noisy festivals and ceremonies. Unique circumstances created an ambience in which it is still possible to observe ancient rituals and daoist ceremonies, which on the Chinese mainland passed away long ago. More information on www.myfareast.net

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[Domodeath]

This is an abomanation is the sight of the LORD, my God