Mazu isn’t just a goddess. She’s a living legacy, a symbol of peace, protection, unity and the enduring connection between people and the sea.

A special feature of Taoism is that ordinary humans can and do become gods and immortals. For much of history, this process ...

Offline, swarms of youngsters are going to temples to make their wishes, and temple-made bracelets are so in demand that some ...

200m), while he also jumps aboard Celestial Legend for Hong Kong owner Boniface Ho Ka-kui in the Group One George Ryder Stakes (1,500m) and Mazu in the Group One The Galaxy (1,100m).

There may be something to that legend after all ... a shrine dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, holds unexpected significance today. When Portuguese settlers arrived centuries ago ...

(Taiwan Panorama photo) However, while recognized as divine beings, the status of youyinggong in folk religion has remained lower than gods and goddesses like the Holy Emperor Guan Yu and Mazu ...

5th - MAZU (Nash Rawiller) The race was upside down ... Didn't have much go to suit her. Did a good job. 8th - LAND LEGEND (Damian Lane) Travelled strongly as he does. He presented really well. Just ...

Taiwanese authorities are convinced that the worship surrounding this popular deity is enabling Beijing to spread its ideas ...