King Qinshan is one of the biggest Taiwanese Taoist festivals. It occured this weekend, far from any concern related to the Covid which was held there in an exemplary way. It is also called the "Great Ritual Festival of King Qingshan", in Taipei. King Shangong's palace is a magical temple dedicated to the main deity, "King Qinshan", the god who eliminates plagues and disasters for the people. Legend has it that King Qinshan sent his generals on a night journey to inspect the place, reward good deeds and punish evil, and catch the spirits that make people suffer to purify them. In ancient times, the atmosphere of the wandering was solemn and calm, and people walked quietly at night to minimize noise and clamor. Nowadays, the unexpected visits have gradually become more lively, reaching a climax this year with more fireworks and firecrackers than ever before.
