Beigang Chaotian Temple Introduction
The North Port Chaotian Temple, the main temple of Matsu in Taiwan, is commonly referred to as the "Northern Guandu Mazu" and the "Southern Beigang Mazu." The temple is designated as a national historical site, and each year on the 19th and 20th day of the third lunar month, the important national folk event "Beigang Welcoming Matsu" takes place, showcasing numerous craftspeople and century-old artistic formations from Beigang. Located in Beigang, Yunlin, the North Port Chaotian Temple, formerly known as "Tianfei Temple" or "Tianhou Temple," is a solemn Matsu temple with a long history, established in 1694, and has been around for over 300 years. It is also classified as a national historical site of the second level. This religious temple serves as an important spiritual support for the people, and the 19th and 20th day of the third lunar month is an especially lively time for the "Welcoming Matsu" procession in the Beigang area, allowing the whole community to "go crazy for Matsu." The procession does not extend to other counties or cities but features many elements unique to the North Port Chaotian Temple.
Beigang Chaotian Temple
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