Going to 'hell'

At the Temple of Joyful Beneficence, Taiwanese use a ritual called 'guanlingshu' to visit their deceased relatives in the hope of influencing their future

by Noah Buchan / STAFF REPORTER

Those wanting to participate in daiguan have to make an appointment in advance. Chou waited around to catch a glimpse of the ritual. Before leaving, he made a reservation for the end of the month because all the earlier slots had already been filled.

"It's a while to wait," he said. "But daiguan will help me to communicate with my ancestors."