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Walking with the Goddess

The largest annual religious migration on earth — nine days, hundreds of kilometers, millions of pilgrims, and a story about how a sea goddess from Meizhou became the soul of Taiwanese folk life.

Mazu Activity In History Timeline

1661

Mazu worship arrives in Taiwan

Settlers crossing the strait bring the sea-goddess Mazu, whose protection they invoke for safe passage.

1730

Dajia Jenn Lann Temple founded

The temple that anchors the modern pilgrimage is established in Dajia.

1988

The pilgrimage revives at scale

The nine-day procession grows into one of the island’s largest religious events.

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