
A procession of floats attract large crowds during the Taoist Nezha Festival in Macao yesterday. In Taoist folklore, Nezha was a magical child who became a deity tasked with ensuring justice. The birth of Nezha is celebrated on the 18th day of the 5th lunar month, which falls on today this year. The festival has returned to the streets of Macao for the first time since the lifting of COVID restrictions. In Macao, Nezha’s birth is celebrated with a week of festivities involving Cantonese opera performances, community dinners, a temple fair, special talks and ceremonies. Hong Kong China News Agency |