Mazu - Wikipedia
Mazu was traditionally thought to roam the seas, protecting her believers through miraculous interventions. She is now generally regarded by her believers as a powerful and benevolent Queen of Heaven. Mazu worship is popular in Taiwan because many early Chinese settlers in Taiwan were Hoklo people from Fujian.
Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage - Wikipedia
The Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage [1] [2] is an annual celebration of the Taoist sea goddess Mazu held in Taiwan. During the festival, a statue of Mazu is placed in a litter and carried by foot on a round-trip journey from Jenn Lann Temple in Dajia, Taichung to Fengtian Temple in Xingang, Chiayi, stopping at many more temples along the way. The ...
Mazu Festivals | Festivals | Taiwanese Gods and Faith - Gods of …
Unlike the festivals from Dajia and Baisatun, which are long pilgrimages over long distances, the Mazu festival from Chaotian temple (朝天宫, Chao Tian Gong) in Beigang near Chayi City focusses on touring the town itself.
Live: Mazu Festival: A celebration of faith, culture and heritage
2023年5月10日 · The Tianjin Mazu Festival is a dazzling celebration of Mazuism, a folk religion centered around the worship of Mazu, the goddess of the sea. Thousands of pilgrims from all over China and beyond gather to pay their respects and participate in a grand Huanghui ceremony and colorful processions featuring giant statues of Mazu and other deities.
Noisy, Gaudy and Spiritual: Young Pilgrims Embrace an Ancient …
2024年5月3日 · Mazu, sometimes known as the Goddess of the Sea, is the most widely venerated of dozens of folk deities that many people in Taiwan turn to for solace, guidance and good fortune. The huge annual...
Mazu Pilgrimage from Zhenlan Temple, Dajia - Ministry of the …
Every year, Mazu (the patron goddess of seafarers) sets off on a pilgrimage from her home at Zhenlan Temple in Taichung’s Dajia District. This is the biggest Mazu pilgrimage in Taiwan in terms of the number of official participating brigades, or processional teams.
Who is Mazu? - World Mazu Cultural Alliance (WMCA)
2024年7月25日 · Whether personally visiting Mazu temples during traditional festivals or participating in celebratory events through virtual platforms, Mazu remains a significant symbol of cultural transmission and modern spirituality.
Mazu: Guardian Goddess of the Maritime Silk Road - CGTN
The Meizhou Mazu Cultural Tourism Festival, launched in 1998, is annually staged on the sea goddess' hometown, drawing thousands of devotees from over 20 countries to participate in the grand opening ceremony. Also at the goddess' birthplace is the permanent venue of the annual International Mazu Culture Forum, which was established in 2017.
Mazu belief and customs - intangible heritage - UNESCO
2021年9月9日 · As the most influential goddess of the sea in China, Mazu is at the centre of a host of beliefs and customs, including oral traditions, religious ceremonies and folk practices, throughout the country’s coastal areas.
Mazu Culture, 妈祖文化 - chinatownology
Mazu Culture series of articles explore the worship and culture of Mazu. The article “Mazu, 妈祖” traces the life of Mazu and historical circumstances that led to the rise of Mazu culture in China and amongst Overseas Chinese. "Mazu Titles， 妈祖封号" is a detailed list of all the titles used to honor Mazu over a period of 716 years.