There were TONS of people actually worshiping at this Taoist temple. It was unreal to see all the different things happening. Here are people getting incense to burn for prayers.
Bowing in worship, to who?
Idols in the background with leaders in the front. Look at their ornate costumes! Candles on the floor, objects of worship, instruments (gong, drum, cymbal), chanting...people bowing, food at the feet of idols, people collecting money and writing something in a book...what does it all mean? This was brand new to me (I think there is a website
www.shchm.org). I need to learn more.
Bowing to idols/gods? How many gods are there? What are their beliefs? I just observed taking it all in.
Elijah is very sleepy--what is happening in this place?
A monk? Leader? What a costume! And what is that stick for?
The ribbons tied had writing on them--prayers? This woman is praying to those gods...this is very sad to me. Wow, people were everywhere bowing to idols and gods. I guess it is hard to believe in an invisible God--only ONE--if you were raised in a culture like this.
Do you want to offer food to this pair of statues? Why is his face red? Why the long beard?
Outside the temple was a lovely garden. Much more fresh air here (no incense). I set Elijah down and, bam, there was a crowd. People loved to meet him. What a fun boy.
It really felt Chinese in these places. How funny to see Elijah in a stocking cap! I hardly recognized him in his winter clothes. Around the corner was a Starbucks where I had hot chocolate while Elijah napped. Not very Chinese, but they did greet us "Nee-how!"
There were TONS of people actually worshiping at this Taoist temple. It was unreal to see all the different things happening. Here are people getting incense to burn for prayers.
Bowing in worship, to who?
Idols in the background with leaders in the front. Look at their ornate costumes! Candles on the floor, objects of worship, instruments (gong, drum, cymbal), chanting...people bowing, food at the feet of idols, people collecting money and writing something in a book...what does it all mean? This was brand new to me (I think there is a website www.shchm.org). I need to learn more.
Bowing to idols/gods? How many gods are there? What are their beliefs? I just observed taking it all in.
Elijah is very sleepy--what is happening in this place?
A monk? Leader? What a costume! And what is that stick for?
The ribbons tied had writing on them--prayers? This woman is praying to those gods...this is very sad to me. Wow, people were everywhere bowing to idols and gods. I guess it is hard to believe in an invisible God--only ONE--if you were raised in a culture like this.
Do you want to offer food to this pair of statues? Why is his face red? Why the long beard?
Outside the temple was a lovely garden. Much more fresh air here (no incense). I set Elijah down and, bam, there was a crowd. People loved to meet him. What a fun boy.
It really felt Chinese in these places. How funny to see Elijah in a stocking cap! I hardly recognized him in his winter clothes. Around the corner was a Starbucks where I had hot chocolate while Elijah napped. Not very Chinese, but they did greet us "Nee-how!"
1 comment:
What amazing photos of this interesting and beautiful country. And what a savvy traveler you are with backpack and baby sling, camera, and lots of enthusiasm. I agree, my favorite picture is of the old man holding Elijah, both such treasures. A wonderful trip. Luffya, Mums
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