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A breathtaking display of faith and tradition took place on Wednesday in Xinwen, Chiayi, as hundreds of deities were carried into the water by devotees. The event was a ceremony at Jiaying Temple celebrating the birthday of the most revered resident deity, known as Ong Yah of the Yin Mansion. With a history spanning 188 years, this spectacular religious event drew more than 4,000 worshippers and visitors to welcome dozens of guest Ong Yahs, who are believed to arrive aboard an invisible royal boat.

A large crowd of worshippers follow the palanquins to the wharf. When the auspicious time arrives, a thunder of gongs, drums and firecrackers fills the air, as carriers rush with palanquins into the water and welcome dozens of guest Ong Yahs travelling on an invisible royal boat.

Dozens of palanquins and hundreds of deity figurines in the water create a spectacular scene. This annual ritual has been held for 188 years. It’s hosted by the Xinwen Jiaying Temple in Chiayi to celebrate the birthday of Ong Yah of the Yin Mansion. This year, more than 4,000 worshipers joined in, along with Chiayi County Commissioner Weng Chang-liang and Legislator Tsai Yi-yu.

Weng Chang-liang
Chiayi County Commissioner
This centenary tradition is making Xinwen here in Budai be at its liveliest. The warmth and hospitality of the people of Taiwan created this solemn ceremony to welcome the guest Ong Yahs.

Tsai Yi-yu
Legislator (DPP)
I’d like to thank everyone for visiting my hometown, Xinwen, to join this special ceremony.

The ceremony takes place on Ong Yah’s birthday, on the 27th day of the 3rd month of the traditional lunisolar calendar. According to the legend, the Ong Yahs patrolling other areas travel back to Xinwen on an invisible boat with the high tide. They follow the stream until reaching the Royal Boat Wharf, where they disembark and visit Jiaying temple to be worshipped by devotees. It is a major date on the religious calendar locally.

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