Thousands celebrate sea goddess in Fujian

By Hu Meidong and Wang Songsong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-05-15 17:20
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More than 10,000 people gathered in Meilin village in Nanjing county, Fujian province, on Thursday to celebrate the birth of Mazu, the sea goddess. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com]

Wei Yongbin, a Macao county sage, takes part in the Mazu cultural festival in Meilin village every year. He said he grew up and worshipped Mazu here. Mazu means a lot to him.

"Mazu is our common faith. Her fearlessness and struggle against danger is the spirit that we praise," said Wei Rongfu, another Macao county sage.

Wei Maoxiang said folk activities to commemorate Mazu have brought more profound cultural connotations into the Nanjing tulou and offer beautiful scenes.

He hopes the activity will be inherited and become a bond that connects people in Taiwan and elsewhere overseas to pay tribute to their ancestors, and provide new opportunities for tulou tourism development.

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