This temple is the most colorful in Taipei. Hundreds of worshippers ignite their incense sticks in the huge brass fire pit at right. The air is thick with sacred smoke. A woman grasps her lighted sticks, points them skyward, looks up and begins to pray. Those around her are about to do the same. I photographed here for almost an hour. The beating of drums, chimes, and gongs and the repetitive changes of prayer amidst the clouds of sweet smelling smoke, never stopped. This image characterizes the atmosphere here. It is one of passion, fervid reverence, pungent smells, and hypnotic sounds. The memory of its smell is still with me.