Honorable Mention TIFA 2024 People / Culture

“Ji Tong” In “Nanzhou God-Welcoming Ceremony”

  • Photographer
    Ming Lung Su
  • Technical Info
    Nikon
  • Photo Date
    2024113-20241117

“Ji Tong” means Taoist spirit medium or Taoist shaman in Chinese. They were possessed by gods to convey God's message. They are one of import part during the Nanzhou God-Welcoming Ceremony. They would hit themselves with long sticks or balls with needles to show the power of the gods.