Beigang Chaotian Temple Introduction
The Beigang Chaotian Temple, the main ancestral temple of Mazu in Taiwan, is commonly referred to as "Beigang Mazu" in the south and "Guandu Mazu" in the north. The temple is a declared national historic site. Every year on the nineteenth and twentieth days of the third lunar month, the significant folk event "Beigang Welcomes Mazu" takes place, showcasing numerous artisans and century-old artistic parades from Beigang. Located in Beigang, Yunlin, Beigang Chaotian Temple, formerly known as "Tianfei Temple" or "Tianhou Palace," is a historically rich and solemn Mazu temple established in 1694, boasting more than 300 years of history and classified as a national second-level historic site. This religious site serves as an important spiritual refuge for the people. The annual festivities on the nineteenth and twentieth days of the third lunar month mark the bustling "Mazu Welcoming Ceremony" in Beigang, making the entire community "crazy for Mazu." The procession does not extend to other counties or cities but features many unique characteristics particular to Beigang Chaotian Temple.
Beigang Chaotian Temple
Beigang Chaotian Temple
