Door God (門神) in Sanchong (三重), Taipei, Taiwan

Phormosan Pantheon

There are five principal religious systems in Taiwan: ancestor worship, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and folk beliefs. These do not function in isolation but actually mingle together, creating a very interesting mix. Never having been oppressed and always able to flourish freely, religion is an important part of daily life for most contemporary Taiwanese.

Reave a Leply

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