Chiayi Temple Holds Annual 'River Rush' Blessing Ceremony
Temple-goers in southern Taiwan carried deities into the river over the weekend in an annual event to bring prosperity and fortune to Chiayi County.
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00:00With music blaring, temple staffers carry multiple deities into the river.
00:10They're taking part in an annual event designed to blast the land and water of Chiayi County in southern Taiwan.
00:16Thousands came to witness the centuries-old celebration.
00:19It's a very special event.
00:20I didn't expect there would be so many photographers and temple staffers here today.
00:25There are a lot of people here, even more than last year.
00:29In recent years, Chiayi County has seen its economy move away from agriculture to tech.
00:35County Magistrate Wong Chang-liang says the events focus on future prosperity, reflecting Chiayi's character.
00:41The whole process is actually full of Chiayi people's taste and humanity.
00:52As Chiayi County's economy transitions, people here want to hold on to old traditions.
00:58They hope events like these will bring future prosperity and fortune, while keeping one foot firmly in the past.
01:05Liang Lian and Nai-Ring Lin for Taiwan Plus.