THE goddess Mazu has been held in great esteem by emperors since the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Wherever the Chinese live, in Asia, Africa, South America and North America, there are worshipers of Mazu. According to sta...THE goddess Mazu has been held in great esteem by emperors since the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Wherever the Chinese live, in Asia, Africa, South America and North America, there are worshipers of Mazu. According to statistics, there are more than 1,500 Mazu temples and more than 200 million Mazu devotees in the world. Mazu culture, with its unique style, affects people and promotes friendly relations of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits.展开更多
文摘THE goddess Mazu has been held in great esteem by emperors since the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Wherever the Chinese live, in Asia, Africa, South America and North America, there are worshipers of Mazu. According to statistics, there are more than 1,500 Mazu temples and more than 200 million Mazu devotees in the world. Mazu culture, with its unique style, affects people and promotes friendly relations of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits.
