Commemorating a divine journey

June 12, 2000

A makeup artist applies the finishing touches to a young woman about to perform as one of the "Eight Generals," or Pa Chia Chiang, in a ceremony at the Hsiahai City God Temple on Tihua Street, commemorating the voyage the god took from China to Taipei 180 years ago.

PHOTO: GEORGE TSORNG, TAIPEI TIMES

Swinging in the rain

June 13, 2000

Members of the Hai-hsia City God Temple march in procession through a section of old Taipei to celebrate the temple's 180th anniversary.

PHOTO: CHEN CHENG-CHANG, TAIPEI TIMES

Prayers are academic

June 27th, 2000

Parents offer candles at the Pao-an temple in Taipei and pray for good grades on behalf of their children yesterday. Attached to the candles are exam entry passes for the upcoming Joint College Entrance Exam, which begins on July 1.

PHOTO: GEORGE TSORNG, TAIPEI TIMES