People take part in a Mazu-commemorating activity to celebrate the 1,052nd birthday of Mazu, the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, in Tianjin, North China, April 13, 2012. This Friday is also the 23rd day of the 3rd month of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar, which is considered the birthday of Mazu. (Xinhua/Wang Xiaoming)

People take part in a Mazu-commemorating activity to celebrate the 1,052nd birthday of Mazu, the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, in Tianjin, North China, April 13, 2012. This Friday is also the 23rd day of the 3rd month of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar, which is considered the birthday of Mazu. (Xinhua/Wang Xiaoming)