Tianhou Temple of Qiao Island

The construction of the Tianhou Palace on Qiao Island and the mid-Ming Dynasty (the specific time is unknown) are important spiritual maintenance of Qiao's marine culture. Qiao has nurtured fishermen for generations with its unique geographical location and climate, relying on abundant marine resources. As the protector and guardian of Qiao people's fishing activities, disaster relief and safe haven, and the inspiration of virtue, love, heroism, courage and other spirits, Mazu's cultural spirit is admired and worshipped by Qiao residents, and enjoys an extraordinary status in the local area. Every time Mazu's birthday, the village respects the "Tianhou" to take a sedan along Baishi Street cruise, the custom has been carried out to this day. The annual Dragon Boat Festival blessing cruise is also one of the most important blessing activities for Qiao villagers. During the Dragon Boat Festival, Qi'ao villagers will the ancestral temple, Dong'ao ancient temple, the tide grandfather of the Tianhou Palace, Tianhou Niangniang, Cai Er General, Zhuge Liang and other seven Bodhisattvas in the car, worship the heavens and the earth, follow the awake lion in the village cruise. Villagers along the way worshipped offerings, prayed for disaster relief, fired artillery, and the rich marine cultural characteristics highlighted the connection between the Qiao people and Mazu culture and the deep historical and cultural heritage. In August 2015, the event was included in the list of representative projects of Guangdong Province's intangible cultural heritage.

Qi'ao Island, the only one of Zhuhai's many islands with a bridge, can drive directly up the island. There are many cultural relics and monuments on the island, including the Qi'ao Ancestral Temple, the Tianhou Palace of the Ming Dynasty, the Wenchang Palace of the Qing Dynasty, and the three elm trees that have remained green after 280 years of vicissitudes. At present, the island's Dong'ao Bay, Baishi Street, Tianhou Palace, Anti-British Fort and Su Zhaozheng's former residence are cultural relics protection units in Zhuhai. Qi'aozu Temple is not big, it can be transferred in 10 minutes, and the tickets are free. Compared with the ancient construction, I prefer the tranquility and leisure of Qi'ao Island. The air here is so good that I have nothing to say. The beach is clean. During the day, I may wish to ride along the wetland plank road and ride around the island. You can also wander around the village on the island. In the evening, you can sit quietly at the beach, enjoy the sunset, listen to the waves, and get up early the next day to watch the sunrise. Qi'ao Island has no tickets, no shops along the street, no hotels and homestays everywhere, and no many tourists, everything is very primitive. Qi'ao Island is like a pearl buried in the sand, and like a girl in a waiting word. There is no public transportation on the island. It is recommended to rent a bicycle to ride freely. The ancestral temple and Baishi Street and the ancient fort are close together.

Fishermen who go out to sea to fish for smooth sailing, bless peace, will come to worship Mazu Niang, the Mazu Niang Lin Mo Niang, is a daughter of Lin family, bless the safety of fishermen. Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan coastal fishermen are worshipped by the sea god, every time fishermen go to sea to fish, in order to pray for the wind and rain, the road is safe, they will worship Mazu in order to peace. Fishermen go to sea to fish 🐟 is very difficult, life is difficult and difficult, I hope to get Mazu's blessing. With the migration of the ancestors, many countries in Southeast Asia also believe in Mazu. The Mazu Niang incense fire on Putian Weizhou Island, Fujian is the most vigorous. Mazu Pavilion in Macau is also a holy place for coastal fishermen to worship. The worshippers at the Mazu Temple of Cicheng Palace in Shilin District, Taipei are also extraordinary. The Tianhou Temple in Hong Kong's Yushu Bay is constantly incense. On the southeast coast of China, there are also thousands of Mazu Temples in Southeast Asia. The Tianhou Palace on Qi'ao Island is very quiet. There is an incense stove in the palace, and the roof is hung with incense and smoky, giving the Tianhou Palace a sense of solemnity.