2022 "Shining New Camp"

2022 Huan Yao Xin Ying Ancestor Greeting Pilgrimage. This pilgrimage was very special. It wasn't a divine omen, but a human longing for the divine's homeland. Originally scheduled for the Renyin Year, it's no longer the Renyin Year we agreed upon. Instead, many unplanned plans materialized: a sudden island-wide trip, the rapid development of temporary palaces, and this ancestor greeting pilgrimage that we've been eagerly anticipating for five years – all of which were outside the original plan. We had already begun planning the addition of new constellations and a ritual ground for the Double Tenth Festival's Golden Ring Constellation Ritual, but during a conversation one day, everyone fondly recalled the moving experience of the Heavenly Empress returning home and regretted that such emotion had never been felt in Xin Ying. As we spoke, a collective "I miss home so much!" naturally arose. Burned out was already our norm, but this time it felt like walking on hot coals to complete every task, all to deliver our hard-earned results in the shortest possible time. Simultaneously, we had to complete a birthday offering, a solemn prayer service, and a one-day ritual. What always amazes me isn't how capable they are, but how resilient they are – enduring physical discomfort from late nights and surging workloads, and persevering through all the uncertainties ahead. But the only strength we could give ourselves was our faith in the divine and our fearlessness in the face of the unknown. Yes! We truly, truly did it. In just a month and a half, we achieved it all, whether it was in terms of attendance, vehicles, procedures, or funds! The most beautiful aspect of the 2022 Huan Yao Xin Ying wasn't the parade equipment, but the gratitude and offerings of thanks for protection behind it. The most joyful aspect of the 2022 Huan Yao Xin Ying wasn't the dazzling performances, but the laughter and joy during the pilgrimage. The best part of the 2022 Huan Yao Xin Ying wasn't the smooth execution of the events, but the unified goal and collective effort of everyone involved. The warmest feeling of the 2022 Huan Yao Xin Ying wasn't the anticipation of these events, but the solid and heartwarming experience of returning to the temporary palace for a procession. The most grateful sentiment of the 2022 Huan Yao Xin Ying wasn't for all these various reasons, but for the "ever-present response" of the divine, you, and them.