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The Mother Goddess of Taiwan

By: Taiwan Scene 2022-11-012022-11-01

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Mazu worship is concentrated along China’s southeast coast, in Taiwan, and amongst the Chinese diaspora of Southeast Asia. According to legend, back in the late 10th century a mortal lass living along China’s southeast coast, named Lin Mo-niang (林默娘), went into a trance and magically saved seafaring male family members who’d been caught out at sea in a storm. Soon thereafter she ascended to heaven, becoming an immortal. (There are many legend variations; learn more in the “Mazu” Wikipedia entry.)

Jenn Lann Temple, Dajia

8 Things You Didn’t Know about the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage

By: Seb Morgan 2022-03-142022-03-14

Festivals, History & Culture In Taiwan | Taiwan Scene, 未分類Chiayi, festivals, Hiking, mazu, pilgrimage, Spring, Taichung, Taiwan, Taiwanese holidaysLeave a Comment

You might already know that the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage is a huge deal in Taiwan. Here’s what else you sho knowing.

The Matsu Islands: Taiwan’s Northernmost Frontier

By: Taiwan Scene 2020-11-172021-02-08

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Northernmost frontier? Nine hours by ferry northwest of north Taiwan (flights also available). China’s mountainous coast your backdrop. The local culture a world away from the rest of Taiwan.