Photos depicting Taiwan folk temple activity “Ba Jia Jiang” won 2020 Budapest International Foto Awards

【Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network】translated by CHI CHIA I

Photos taken by a Taiwanese photographer, Zeng Jin Fa (曾進發), were selected as one of the best ten event photos of the 2020 Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA). The set of photos depicting the Taiwan folk temple activity “Ba Jia Jiang (台灣第一八家將)” enables the unique folk culture of Taiwan to be seen by the global audience.

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Taiwanese photographer Zeng Jin Fa is the regular winner of photography contests. (Photo / Provided by Zeng Jin Fa)

The Taiwanese photographer Zeng Jin Fa (曾進發) said that the protagonist in the photo is Xu Ming Zhong (許明仲), who is also known as “the master of rice dumplings.” Xu has been playing the role of “Ba Jia Jiang” for more than 40 years since he was 12 years old.

He is especially good at acting as the pathfinder - Xing Ju Ye (刑具爺) of the Ba Jia Jiang team. With piercing eyes, majestic appearance and powerful postures, he shows the awe-inspiring aura of the Ba Jia Jiang, which is second to none in Taiwan.

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“The best Ba Jia Jiang” won the 2020 Budapest International Foto Awards. (Photo / Provided by Zeng Jin Fa)

In addition, Taiwan folk temple celebrations are rich in culture & art and are well-liked by countries all over the world. It is hoped that through participating in international photography competitions, the temple cultures of Taiwan can be promoted internationally and at the same time to increase the visibility of Taiwan’s deep cultures.