On September 28, Chen Jinsen, a board member of the Meizhou Mazu Temple and president of the Putian Guild Hall, led a delegation to attend the statue enshrinement ceremony and other events at Shengmu Pavilion in Quangang. Representatives of Mazu temples from various regions, Mazu devotees, and guests gathered for the occasion.
At the ceremony, Lin Bingbao, chairman of the Shengmu Pavilion board, delivered the opening address and warmly welcomed the guests. He said that Shengmu Pavilion would take the event as an opportunity to remain committed to preserving and promoting Mazu culture. Other guests then delivered remarks, sharing their views on the preservation of Mazu culture, ties among temples, and exchanges among devotees.
On behalf of the board of the Meizhou Mazu Temple, Chen Jinsen extended warm congratulations on the Shengmu Pavilion gathering. He said that Quangang and Meizhou are linked by the same waters, with close geographic, personal, and spiritual ties, and that belief in Mazu has a long history and deep roots in Quangang. He described the statue enshrinement ceremony at Shengmu Pavilion as a joyful and meaningful occasion that promotes the spirit of Mazu and strengthens bonds among devotees. He expressed hope that the Meizhou Mazu Temple and Shengmu Pavilion would maintain frequent exchanges, learn from and support each other, and move forward together, sustaining their shared incense tradition, cultural heritage, and friendship.
After the remarks, the hosts and guests exchanged commemorative gifts. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Meizhou Mazu Temple, Chen Jinsen presented Quangang Shengmu Pavilion with an oil painting of a Mazu statue.
