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Taiwanese woman claiming Ji Gong possession featured in past official interview

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A woman claiming to be possessed by the deity Ji Gong, known as Wu Xinru, recently gained online attention for her participation in a temple's annual procession.
  • Previously, Wu Xinru appeared in an official interview with the Taitung County Youth Development Center, where she demonstrated spiritual possession and sang.
  • When asked about disbelievers, Wu Xinru stated she was indifferent, and also humorously responded to questions about drinking and her past.

A woman who claims to embody the deity Ji Gong and is known for her distinctive purple attire has become a subject of online discussion following her temple's recent annual procession. Identified as Wu Xinru, she has also been referred to as "Purple-Clad Alien Cult" by netizens.

Wu Xinru, who asserts multiple spiritual identities including Ji Gong, the Eastern Purple Star Sage, and Xiaoling Tianzun, has previously been featured in an interview on the Taitung County Youth Development Center's program, "Youth Dong Dong Qiang." Although the full episode is no longer available on official channels, remnants shared by followers offer a glimpse into her past appearances.

Doesn't matter.

โ€” Wu XinruResponding to a question about how she views people who do not believe in her.

In the interview, Wu Xinru described her limited time in the human realm and then proceeded to demonstrate a spiritual possession by "Master Ji Gong." This involved donning a Taoist robe and, after a period of intense physical movement, adopting the persona of Ji Gong. She was seen drinking heartily from a wine gourd and singing a song that included the phrase "doesn't matter, right or wrong."

Well, I can't just drink water, can I?

โ€” Wu XinruAnswering a question about whether she enjoyed drinking before becoming a medium.

When questioned by the host about how she perceives those who do not believe in her, Wu Xinru responded with a nonchalant "doesn't matter." To a follow-up about her fondness for drinking, she quipped, "Well, I can't just drink water, can I?" Before concluding the possession, she praised the program, stating its aim was to elevate "little people" and that all young people are future bright stars.

Wu Xinru's public persona, characterized by her unique fashion and claims of extraterrestrial communication, has sparked considerable online debate and skepticism.

This channel is very good. Their mission is: I want all the little people to be able to stand in the highest place. All young people, you are all part of the future bright stars.

โ€” Wu XinruPraising the interview program before ending her spiritual possession demonstration.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.