Taoist Priest

"Nam Moh.. Nam Moh... Nam Moh....", Taoist Priest chanting Taoist scriptures when performing rites to pacify ghosts and spirits.
Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-070905-214638

Equipment: Nikon D70
Event: Hungry ghost festival
Date: 05 July, 2007
Place: Central, Hong Kong

Taoist Priest (道士) colloquially called a 'nam moh man' (喃嘸佬 / 喃嘸先生) (since they repetitive chanting Taoist scriptures sounds like nam moh, nam moh...).


Taoist Priest Master sit inside the Altars which built with bamboo poles. Taoist priests will take place to recite passages from sacred books to ease hungry ghosts.
Stock Photo ID: hkdigit-070905-214418-01

Special Thanks for Ms. Elaine Cheng to lend me the Nikon D70, I miss my Canon 30D much...

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