Nearer my God to thee

This photo, taken on Feb. 26, 2025, shows members of the Taiwanese all-female funeral marching band Da Zhong performing during a funeral in Changhua County. Da Zhong women’s group is part of a long tradition of funeral marching bands performing in mostly rural areas of Taiwan for families wanting to give their loved ones an upbeat send-off. The band was composed mainly of men when it started 50 years ago and has evolved into an all-female ensemble.