Peace and Blessings for the Whole Community

Peace and Blessings for the Whole Community, Blessings for the Whole Community — “Wind in the Pines”, and Procession of Mazu: Prosperity and Peace draw on traditional folk rituals and Beiguan musical repertoires. “Peace and Blessings for the Whole Community" expresses wishes for peace and prosperity throughout the community, while "Procession of Mazu" refers to the deity’s ritual tour of the territory under her protection. "Wind in the Pines” is a Beiguan musical piece frequently performed during temple festivals. The works combine paper-cut-like contours with embroidery-like lines, and use abundant curves, waves, and diagonal compositions to capture the physical presence of the procession, the movement of the crowd, and the rhythms of sound. Colors commonly associated with folk religious traditions, together with gold, create a lively, auspicious, and festive visual atmosphere.