It is almost here!
The grand Meizhou巡安 procession is about to begin!
Two days and one night of spectacular performances!
Commemoration of the 1,039th Anniversary of Mazu's Ascension to Heaven
Now Underway
Witness the Remarkable Spectacle of a Millennium-Old Mazu Belief and Customs!
Day One
Departure Ceremony for the Sacred Mazu Statue
October 18
6:38
Mazu's sacred statue is moved down from the shrine
The sacred statue is transferred to the palanquin for the inspection tour
8:00-8:56
A departure ceremony was held for the sacred Mazu statue
Mazu devotees from China and abroad respectfully welcomed the sacred procession
The procession toured Meizhou Island to bestow blessings
The sacred Mazu statue was carried in procession around Meizhou Island
Along the procession route
Intangible cultural heritage folk performance troupes from both sides of the Taiwan Strait
Ceremonial guards, honor guards, and guests from China and abroad
will jointly escort the sacred statue of Mazu from Meizhou
from the Ancestral Temple's main hall to the Mazu Fortune Ship
in a grand procession along the entire route
Stretching for several miles
Commemoration of the 1,039th Anniversary of Mazu's Ascension and Sea Sacrificial Rite for Blessings
14:18
Commemoration of the 1,039th Anniversary of Mazu's Ascension
will be held aboard the Mazu Blessing Ship
After the conference concluded
a ceremony was heldthe Maritime Mazu Blessing Ceremony
to honor Mazu's sacred virtues through ancient rites
and pray for national peace and the well-being of the people
Ceremony to Enshrine Mazu During Her Sojourn
After the sea sacrificial rite concludes
the巡安 procession will escort the sacred statue of Mazu
from the Mazu blessing boat
to the Tianhou Temporary Palace
A ceremony was held to enthrone Mazu at her temporary abode
That evening, the sacred statue of Mazu stayed at the Tianhou Temporary Palace
Welcoming devotees from all places to pay homage
The following day
Donation pledge ceremony for the bronze Mazu statue and platform project at the historic site of her ascension
October 19
9:09
Held at the Ascension Historic Site
Launch Ceremony for the "Four Seas Return to One Heart" Project
10:10-11:10
Held at the Mazu Residence in Mazu Film and Television City
Welcoming Ceremony at Mazu's Former Residence
14:00
Mazu's sacred statue departs from the Tianhou Temporary Palace
Proceeding to the Tianfei Homeland Heritage ParkMazu's Former Residence
After the welcoming ceremony concludes,
the sacred statue of Mazu will remain briefly
for devotees from China and abroad to pay their respects and worship.
The sacred statue of Mazu returns and is enshrined.
At the auspicious time
The patrol procession escorted the sacred statue of Mazu
from Mazu's Former Residence in the Tianfei Hometown Heritage Park
to Tianhou Temple at the Meizhou Mazu Temple
for the return and enshrinement ceremony of the sacred statue of Mazu
A magnificent scene graces Meizhou Island, while sacred blessings remain in the world
Fireworks soar into the sky, illuminating the Ancestral Temple
The grand inspection tour concludes successfully
The Double Ninth inspection tour brings lasting peace
Devotees from near and far are warmly invited to gather in Mazu's hometown
Join the Procession of Mazu's Sacred Statue Around Meizhou Island
Receive Blessings and Welcome Auspiciousness
