Mazu is believed to have lived in the tenth century on Meizhou Island, where she dedicated herself to helping her fellow townspeople, and died attempting to rescue the survivors of a shipwreck. Local ...

A stately procession proceeded through the temple grounds to pay ­homage to Mazu. Observing traditional rites, participants offered incense, fruit, and ceremonial items in a gesture of deep ...

"In Taiwan, every Mazu temple represents the roots of our ancestors." When the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) ended, residents of Fujian crossed the Strait to settle in Taiwan. Facing a treacherous sea ...

Meizhou Island is the hometown of Lin Mo, the original form of Mazu, who sacrificed herself to protect fishermen at sea. She ...

The temple dedicated to the goddess Mazu in Hsinchu, Taiwan, in 2016. OUTLOOKXP / CC-BY-SA 4.0 On the roof of the building, ornamental dragons dance like a raging ocean. Located in the center of ...

Situated right next to Nansha port; one hour drive to Hong Kong and Macau; 10 min from Metro station; 10-min drive to Mazu temple.

A celebration honoring the 1,065th birthday of the sea goddess Mazu is held at a Mazu temple on Meizhou Island in Putian, Fujian province, on Sunday. Representatives from Mazu temples and Mazu ...