SHANTOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 20: Villagers pray for blessings towards the deity statue after the folk tradition of 'tuoshen,' or 'dragging the deity,' on February 20, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China. Tuoshen refers to a folk custom in the Chaoshan region, especially in Yanzao Village. Its core involves showing respect for the gods by dragging statues. This custom is particularly prominent in the annual god parade, where statues are tied with hemp ropes and dragged through the parade, symbolizing respect for the gods. ( John Ricky - Anadolu Agency )
SHANTOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 20: Villagers participate as a Yingge dance performance held during the folk tradition of 'tuoshen,' or 'dragging the deity,' on February 20, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China. Tuoshen refers to a folk custom in the Chaoshan region, especially in Yanzao Village. Its core involves showing respect for the gods by dragging statues. This custom is particularly prominent in the annual god parade, where statues are tied with hemp ropes and dragged through the parade, symbolizing respect for the gods. ( John Ricky - Anadolu Agency )
SHANTOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 20: Villagers participate as a Yingge dance performance held during the folk tradition of 'tuoshen,' or 'dragging the deity,' on February 20, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China. Tuoshen refers to a folk custom in the Chaoshan region, especially in Yanzao Village. Its core involves showing respect for the gods by dragging statues. This custom is particularly prominent in the annual god parade, where statues are tied with hemp ropes and dragged through the parade, symbolizing respect for the gods. ( John Ricky - Anadolu Agency )
SHANTOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 20: Villagers participate as a Yingge dance performance held during the folk tradition of 'tuoshen,' or 'dragging the deity,' on February 20, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China. Tuoshen refers to a folk custom in the Chaoshan region, especially in Yanzao Village. Its core involves showing respect for the gods by dragging statues. This custom is particularly prominent in the annual god parade, where statues are tied with hemp ropes and dragged through the parade, symbolizing respect for the gods. ( John Ricky - Anadolu Agency )
SHANTOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 20: Villagers participate as a Yingge dance performance held during the folk tradition of 'tuoshen,' or 'dragging the deity,' on February 20, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China. Tuoshen refers to a folk custom in the Chaoshan region, especially in Yanzao Village. Its core involves showing respect for the gods by dragging statues. This custom is particularly prominent in the annual god parade, where statues are tied with hemp ropes and dragged through the parade, symbolizing respect for the gods. ( John Ricky - Anadolu Agency )
SHANTOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 20: A Yingge dance performance held during the folk tradition of 'tuoshen,' or 'dragging the deity,' on February 20, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China. Tuoshen refers to a folk custom in the Chaoshan region, especially in Yanzao Village. Its core involves showing respect for the gods by dragging statues. This custom is particularly prominent in the annual god parade, where statues are tied with hemp ropes and dragged through the parade, symbolizing respect for the gods. ( John Ricky - Anadolu Agency )
SHANTOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 20: A Yingge dance performance held during the folk tradition of 'tuoshen,' or 'dragging the deity,' on February 20, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China. Tuoshen refers to a folk custom in the Chaoshan region, especially in Yanzao Village. Its core involves showing respect for the gods by dragging statues. This custom is particularly prominent in the annual god parade, where statues are tied with hemp ropes and dragged through the parade, symbolizing respect for the gods. ( John Ricky - Anadolu Agency )
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