Delegation of Heaven’s Patrol (代天巡狩)

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Chen Hao Yang, Taiwan
• Studio
  Surfing Waves Imaging Co., Ltd.

The series, Delegation of Heaven’s Patrol, captures the cultural vitality and sacred rituals of the Donggang Welcoming of the Royal Lords Festival in Taiwan, a centuries-old tradition. This grand event, held to dispel plagues and bid farewell to the deities, symbolizes blessings, peace, and protection. From the solemn flag-bearing procession to the burning of the king ship, these works document the profound traditions of faith, community, and devotion. Through these moments, viewers glimpse the solemnity and essence of this ritual, feeling the connection between life and the cosmos.