Order of the Bath Order of the Bath The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath) is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate medieval ceremony for appointing a knight, which involved bathing (as a symbol of purification) as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as "Knights of the Bath". George I "erected the Knights of the Bath into a regular Military Order". He did not (as is commonly believed) revive the Order of the Bath, since it had never
Qing Shan King Sacrificial Ceremony Qing Shan King Sacrificial Ceremony The Qing Shan King Sacrificial Ceremony is a festival held annually in Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan. It is held between the 20 and 22 October (Lunar Calendar) and is used to celebrate the birth of the deity Qing Shan King. During this festival, the Bodhisattvas of several other temples (including Qingshui Temple) are invited to celebrate within Wanhua. The visiting Bodhisattvas tour Wanhua for 2 nights and then hold a birthday celebration for Qing Shan King. The purpose of touring Wanhua is to eliminate the evil spirits that bring locals bad luck and suffering. During this