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In Taiwan’s traditional temple festivals, the palanquin bearers carry the deity’s sedan chair through streets, accompanied by towering guardian generals. As the sacred procession moves forward, a vibrant wall of colored smoke erupts in welcome — symbolizing devotion, reverence, and the living pulse of folk belief. This image captures the moment when faith, ritual, and celebration converge, transforming the path ahead into a divine passage between the human and the spiritual realms.
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WANG CHEN CHE
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International Photography - Japan Photography
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Taiwan
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Zhenru
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Special Category - Long Exposure Photography
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Canada
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Leslie Robins
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Fine Art Photography - Beauty
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United States
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Hiroto Fukuda
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Fine Art Photography - Wildlife
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Japan