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A Taoist ceremony organised by Chuan Gong Dian (Henderson area) in Chinatown, Singapore, 18 Oct 03

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Horse belonging to the Protector Gods
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The priest arrives
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The possession begins
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Possessed now
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Possessed by Na Zha, the tanki walks around with a pacifier 
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A sacred sedan
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Worshippers feeding the Na Zha possessed medium with milk and sweets
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The priest conducting the ceremony with the skyscrapers of Singapore behind
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The medium mutilates himself as proof of possession
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Further mutilation
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The Monkey God manifesting himself through the medium 
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The possession ends

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