The Chinese Procession

Ok, finally! Here are some of the photos which I took during my trip out station about 2 weeks back where I witnessed a chinese procession that took place. Like I said, its held only once every 10 years or so (don't ask me why..another person says its being held for the first time..so I really don't know). Well, the procession was sort of like a parade, where chinese monks, priests, and followers from different chinese associations unite. They go around from house to house where alters were setup (as a sign of offering) and they blessed the owners and the house itself. Some of the monks/priests were sort of in a trance when they went from house to house. There was even a few that appeared drunk, carrying a bottle of Guinness stout in his hand (not sure was it an act or were they really drunk). There were even floats that drove by the houses that were decorated with lights and holy objects. Everyone was praying as each float passed by.

These are some of the pictures:



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Well, it was really an experience that night. I am yet to find out what the official name of this procession is. Anyone out there knows??