Enforcers of the Netherworld

Photographer

Ta-Chun Lo

Category

Black & White Photography - Religious

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2025

Country / Region:

Taiwan

The underworld enforcers depicted in the photograph are known as the Eight Generals, as the name suggests, consisting of eight generals. They are a traditional temple fair procession in Taiwanese culture, composed of devout believers. Depending on the roles they portray, the patterns painted on their faces, the robes they wear, and the instruments of punishment they hold vary, symbolizing the patrol team or enforcers of the underworld. Their duties include maintaining order during the ceremony, driving away evil spirits, and protecting the main deity's palanquin during the procession.

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