25/02/2024 10:01 (UTC)

Taitung marks "Bombing of Master Handan" festival

Taitung, Taiwan, Feb 25 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Ritchie B. Tongo) Taitung celebrated a ritual known as the "Bombing of Master Handan" on Saturday.

During the event,which is celebrated on the 14th or 15th of the lunar calendar, a man stands bare-chested atop a palanquin, and hit with firecrackers for good luck and to ward off evil spirits.

The festival attracting locals and tourists for its unique cultural significance.

FOOTAGE OF THE "BOMBING OF MASTER HANDAN" RITUAL IN TAITUNG, TAIWAN.

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Date: 25/02/2024 09:57 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Lifestyle and leisure
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 187 seconds
Reference: 7001339614
Relevance: Normal