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Flames and Flags: A Moment of Spirit Ritual in Taiwanese Folk Faith

  • Photographer
    Hung-Tse Lai
  • Agency / Studio
    Lai Photography

This documentary photo series captures a Taiwanese folk ritual of exorcism and protection performed by a spirit medium at an accident-prone intersection. The photos depict talisman-waving, salt-scattering, joss paper burning, and placement of Five Camps flags. These frames convey both solemnity and spiritual tension, documenting a ritual that blends tradition, community, and cultural resilience.

I am an amateur photographer with a deep passion for photography. During weekdays, I focus on my regular work, while on holidays, I dedicate my time to capturing students' sports events as well as Taiwan's religious and cultural activities. The sport I photograph most frequently is baseball.

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