Mazu is believed to have lived in the tenth century on Meizhou Island, where she dedicated herself to helping her fellow townspeople, and died attempting to rescue the survivors of a shipwreck. Local ...

A stately procession proceeded through the temple grounds to pay ­homage to Mazu. Observing traditional rites, participants offered incense, fruit, and ceremonial items in a gesture of deep ...

A celebration honoring the 1,065th birthday of the sea goddess Mazu is held at a Mazu temple on Meizhou Island in Putian, Fujian province, on Sunday. Representatives from Mazu temples and Mazu ...