The sleepy town of Yuanlin in central Taiwan is transformed when Mazu passes through. The maiden-turned-goddess lived in southern China during the tenth century—and, according to legend ...

Mazu is a Chinese goddess particularly popular in Taiwan and the southeastern provinces of China. But she's also arguably the most popular Chinese goddess around the world, worshipped in 20 ...

VANCOUVER, BC, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration has announced the successful conclusion of the 2025 Mazu (Matsu) Festival, a weeks-long religious and cultural celebration ...

Two statues of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu boarding Xiamen Airlines flight MF881 departfrom Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport on March 29. Photo: Chinanews. com Two statues of the Chinese sea ...

Lim said the exhibition highlights both Mazu’s cultural legacy and the spirit of Admiral Cheng Ho’s voyages, which in turn deepens intercultural understanding.

A Malaysian Taoist temple has launched what it claims is the world’s first “AI Mazu statue” — a digital version of the revered Chinese sea goddess that can interact with worshippers and ...

Editor's note: Mazu is the most influential sea goddess in China's coastal areas, boasting more than 200 million followers worldwide. In 2009, UNESCO included Mazu belief and customs on its ...

In a first-of-its-kind religious innovation, a Taoist temple in southern Malaysia has introduced what it claims is the world's first artificial intelligence-powered deity: "AI Mazu Statue", a ...

MELAKA: The Mazu Exhibition Hall at the Cheng Ho Cultural Museum in Bandar Hilir marks the historic city’s maritime history and its deep-rooted cultural ties with China, says state MCA Chairman ...