What did you know about Ma-Zu? Which is the oldest Ma-Zu temple in Taiwan ? What do the devotees of Ma-Zu pray for?

What did you know about Ma-Zu? When is Ma-Zu’s birthday? Does Ma-Zu temple have any ceremonials?

About one thousand years ago……

Story about Ma-Zu “Cross the River”

The believer of Ma-Zu They pray for having a big harvest and being save on their work. Fishermen They always hold celebrations on Ma-Zu’s birthday.

Architecture of Temple

The Stone Lion Countenance – Dignified & Harmonious The Line – Hair & Limbs

The Stone Lion Posture – Upright & Squat Decorations – Collar for a horse, Tassels & Bell

Eaves Traditions 1.The red tiles 2. Looks staid Southern part of Fukien Province 1.Decoration 2.Looks gorgeous 3.It can ward off evils North palace 1.Rood tile with colored glaze 2.Looks simple

Pillar The lines are about the Taoism thought Made by stone

The Ceremony “Fu-Luan”

Fu-Luan Hold on each month Writing on a cushion or sand with luan-pen People read it loudly Tell what Ma-Zu’s artic means

Ceremonial Fu-luan

Let’s think about the questions…

Which is the oldest Ma-Zu temple in Taiwan ? Most temple said they are the oldest Most people think the temple in “Peng-Hu” is the oldest

What do the devotees of Ma-Zu pray for? Having a big harvest Being save They pray for

When is Ma-Zu’s birthday? On March 23th in the lunar calendar

Does Ma-Zu temple have any ceremonials? Fu-Luan