/ 2025 / Press / Other

Burning of the King Boat

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention
  • Photographer
    Hsuan Yu Tseng, Taiwan

The Burning of the King Boat is a traditional folk ritual primarily held during Taiwan’s Wang Ye (Lord of Pestilence) worship festivals. Its purpose is to drive away plagues and ensure peace and safety.
This is not only a religious ceremony but also a grand cultural event that showcases the charm of Taiwan’s traditional beliefs.

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