Mazu is one of the most popular goddess in Taiwan. Tianshang shengmu (天上聖母) is one of her religious title. Mazu was a woman named Lin Mo originally in Song dynasty. March 23rd of lunar calendar is Muzu’s birthday.
Millions of people join the huge events taking place around that time. This annual event lasts for 10 days.The most special part is people welcome Mazu’s sacred chair by waiting in a long line and crawling underneath it. This is called “crawling chair feet.”,because they believe they can be blessed by Mazu by doing this.
Temples will prepare unlimited vegetarian foods for thousands of participants when they are hungry.
During this long walk, you can see fireworks, dragon and lion dance, even electronic Santaizi, very local and traditional performing arts.
Can’t wait to see the crowd of the Taiwanese traditional culture.
Welcome to join us next year.