Floating paper houses were just one of the extremely dramatic sights for those who participated in the OISTAT program held in Taipei, Taiwan to explore the traditions and practices of the Taoist Ghost Parades. A more complete report, including impressions of three USITT members who participated, is our Last Word for October. USITT is the United States centre for OISTAT, the International Organization of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians.

Francis Shen, one of the Taipei costume designers taking part in the workshop, captured this image.