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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.)

Ancient Gold in Modern Taipei: The Golden Lion Group Ta-Long-Tong

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2022-04-042022-08-26

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Golden Lion Group Ta-Long-Tong has been presenting the most eye-riveting lion dance performances since 200 years ago. Here’s their legacy.

Follow Old-School Taipeiers Through Dalongdong

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2021-08-122022-08-26

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An in-depth trip to Baoan Temple and its surroundings.

Peitian Temple in Chiayi, Taiwan is a Temple the worship Goddess Mazu.

Exploring Taiwan’s Mazu Belief in Chiayi: A Trip to Puzi

By: Taiwan Scene 2021-06-052021-06-02

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It all starts from the “Immovable Mazu Goddess” under the hackberry tree.

Visit Chiayi: How to Do Xingang

By: Taiwan Scene 2020-09-302021-02-08

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Take your trip to Chiayi to the next level.

8 Things to Do Around Longshan Temple

By: Taiwan Scene 2020-09-292021-02-08

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What to do when you visit one of Taiwan’s most well-known temples.

Season of Folk Beliefs: Fun Cultural Festivals in Taipei

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2020-03-152021-02-08

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Temples are an indispensable part of daily life for most people in Taiwan. Check out a variety of folk belief ceremonies that are held in Taipei in spring.

Teacher’s Day in Taiwan: A Modern Take on a Confucian Tradition

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-09-262019-09-26

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September 28 is the birthday of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and appropriately it is also celebrated as Teachers’ Day in Taiwan. On his birthday, people in Taiwan pay tribute to the great educator to remind us to always uphold and maintain the traditional virtue of respecting our teachers.

Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple is famous for people praying for marriage and even attracts foreign tourists.(Photo/Huang Jianbin)

An End to Loneliness: One String to Entwine Destinies

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-07-312019-09-04

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WORDS BY Tu Hsinyi TRANSLATION BY Joe HenleyPHOTOS BY Huaug Jianbin, Liang Zhongxian The well-known Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple (台北霞海城隍廟), Longshan Temple (艋舺龍山寺), and Zhaomingjing Temple (照明淨寺) in Taipei are meccas for people looking for love or marriage, attracting not only Taiwanese but also foreign tourists. Are you still seeking your significant other? The romantic Qixi (Chinese…

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Pursue Your Happiness: How You Can Pay Respects to Yue Lao, the God of Marriage and Love

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-07-242019-09-04

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According to Taiwanese folk tales, Zhinu, also known as the Seven Star Maiden (七娘), will reveal a book listing all the unmarried men and women on Qixi (the day of July 7 of the lunar calendar) each year