Come experience a unique Taiwanese depiction of beauty in violence! Immerse yourself in a sensory explosion of crazy fireworks, pungent smoke, bloody wounds, feverish and swollen bodies, and excited crowds. Explore the mysterious of Taiwan’s folk religions and see how Taiwanese people pay tribute to their gods. Join us for this seven-day trip filled with pyrotechnics and a sense of danger amidst visceral performances. Prepare for all your senses to be shocked after witnessing the 2023 Bombing Master Han Dan Festival, held this year in Hualien, Taiwan. Many Taiwanese are very devout in their religious beliefs, and this firecracker event is one of their ways of expressing their devotion to the gods. Their fervent faith makes people willing to engage in religious rituals that may even resemble self-abuse. You are invited to experience this authentic look at traditional folk religion in Taiwan.