Devotees at Tainan’s Qigu Longshan Temple Palace believe they received a sign from the gods themselves during a ceremony held near the seaside of Qingkunshen in Jiangjun district.
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Tainan’s Qigu Longshan Temple Palace recently held a ritual near the seaside of Qingkunshen in Jiangjun district. During the ritual, one of the participants filming the activities noticed a strange sight on the water.
Seen from afar, a golden ship appeared out of nowhere and looked like it was sailing towards the site of the ritual. Devotees who saw the ship during the ceremony, believe this to be a lucky sign and a good omen.
However, a representative from the Central Weather Administration was quick to explain that the golden vessel seen by the locals was more likely a result of the refraction of the morning light on a passing ship or what could simply be a mirage.
Regardless of the scientific explanation, believers still choose to trust in their deities and think that the golden ship is an auspicious sign, showing the gods’ approval to their ceremonies.