Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival - Faith

Photographer

YU WEN CHEN

Category

Special Category - Event Photography

Company

Taiwan

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2026

Country / Region:

Taiwan

Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival, a centuries-old tradition in Taiwan, originally performed to ward off a plague through the purifying power of fire. Experiencing the Yanshui Beehive Firecrackers is like descending into another world—one shrouded in thick smoke and blinding sparks. Within this surreal haze, participants gather to honor the gods, donning safety helmets to brave the divine fire. It is a visceral ritual where gratitude meets the explosive energy of faith.