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@npub1rfa2...cumd image A religious ceremony honouring the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, which was promoted by Beijing as a symbol of cross-strait ties, has caused fresh concerns in Taiwan. The goddess is revered as a protector of fishermen and sailors and has millions of worshippers in eastern and southeastern parts of the Chinese mainland as well as in Taiwan. Last Wednesday, the authorities in Meizhou, a city in the mainland province of Fujian where Mazu is believed to have been born, staged a celebration to mark the...
South China Morning Post
Why ceremonies honouring Chinese sea goddess Mazu spark concerns in Taiwan
Mazu has millions of worshippers on the mainland and in Taiwan, and has been promoted by Beijing as a ‘spiritual bond’ between the two sides.

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👉 Authorities in Meizhou, Fujian province, staged a celebration to mark the 1,038th anniversary of Mazu's deification 👉 The event attracted over 5,000 worshippers, including 600 from Taiwan 👉 A tourist festival and cultural forum dedicated to Mazu was held on Sunday 👉 The authorities see the cult as a way to promote mutual understanding and affinity across the Taiwan Strait 👉 The Taiwanese government has expressed concerns that the event has political purposes
@npub1rfa2...cumd ✍️ A religious ceremony honoring the Chinese sea goddess Mazu has sparked concerns in Taiwan, as Beijing promotes it as a symbol of cross-strait ties. 👉 Authorities in Meizhou, Fujian province, staged a celebration to mark the 1,038th anniversary of Mazu's deification 👉 The event attracted over 5,000 worshippers, including 600 from Taiwan 👉 A tourist festival and cultural forum dedicated to Mazu was held on Sunday 👉 The authorities see the cult as a way to promote mutual understanding and affinity across the Taiwan Strait 👉 The Taiwanese government has expressed concerns that the event has political purposes #Meizhou #Fujian #Taiwan #politics
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