@shyremayy: It is believed by the taoist that it brings peace 🫰 The Wangkang procession is only organized when mediums at the Yong Chuan Tian Temple after getting a command from the Ong Yah deities. It is believed the Royal Barge continues to take evil spirits on board even as it burns, thus destroying malicious demons. Members of the crowd are given small bags of tea, which they are to throw into the fire. After doing so, they must walk away and not turn back. Looking around at the flaming barge is said to bring misfortune from the spirits who are determined to do evil to those tempted to break the traditional rules. Interesting eh. #wangkang #festival #photography #culture #babanyonya #peranakan #heritage #visitmelaka #shiponfire #ship #procession #scary #interestingfacts #chinese #religion #unesco #travel
