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Meet at Meizhou Island to worship Mazu, and all your wishes shall be granted

Mazu is revered all over the world, and her ancestral home is in Meizhou. The Mazu Ancestral Temple in Meizhou is the holy land in the hearts of more than 300 million Mazu devotees worldwide. Here, the golden statue of Mazu, worshipped by the world for over a thousand years, is enshrined. Every year, more than 2 million people travel from afar to make a pilgrimage to the island. On New Year's Eve, compatriots from home and abroad gather at the Celestial Queen Hall of the Ancestral Temple. They open the temple doors, burn the first incense of the night, and pray together for the five blessings. On the third day of the first lunar month, a grand New Year's prayer ceremony is held. At that time, there will also be a splendid appearance of the national-level intangible cultural heritage Mazu ceremony. Mazu's patrol for peace and the distribution of blessings, Various exciting activities continue throughout the Spring Festival period. For those heading here, Wishing you a healthy New Year, joyous family reunions, May all go as you wish, and wealth come rolling in. Location: Meizhou Mazu Cultural Park, Putian City, Fujian Province Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 In the auspicious Year of the Dragon, come to Meizhou Island to welcome the New Year, and receive blessings from Mazu
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Posted: Mar 5, 2024
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