Taiwan 2024 - Temple Dedication, Tent of Worship

Well, this was quite the surprise.  When we arrived, Chenjean's little bitty, quiet town halfway up their mountainside was abuzz with activity.  What's going on here?  Chenjean told me very matter-of-factly that they do this every year to dedicate the temple.  Seeing this, I didn't even unpack anything before rushing out with the Bigger Cahoona to capture the festivities.

Two perspectives below show the size of the operation; this is one of the two main streets through town that lead further up the mountain.  Since it covers half of the street within the town, a full quarter of the town was occupied by this tent: