00:03With a mix of pomp, excitement, and religious fervor, worshippers of the Wangya, or royal lords,
00:09wade through water, bearing the gods on shoulder-mounted palanquins. There are firecrackers,
00:15drums, and gongs as around a thousand spectators look on. The annual festival in Budai, Jai
00:20County, marks the god's birthday, the 27th day of the third lunar month. This year, it
00:26began the parade through the water, when worshippers sensed about an invisible ship,
00:30carrying the gods had arrived. For free days, there will be similar parades and religious events.
00:41But for devotees, it's all about the blessings they say attending this festival can bring.
01:06Believers kneel in the road as the god's palanquin passes over their heads, hoping their faith will
01:12make this year, too, healthy and successful. Alex Chen, John Van Trieste, and Bryn Thomas for Taiwan Plus.
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