Events in Taiwan | taiwan cultural events
ThismotherofallwalksacrossTaiwanis,appropriatelyenough,dedicatedtoMazu(literally,oldgranny),thematernalpatrondeityoftheisland.Forninedays,hundredsofthousandsofthefaithful(andvisitors)followareveredstatueofMazu[1]over350kmacrossTaiwan,whileseveralmillionmoreparticipateinlocaleventslikeelaborateceremonies,theatricalperformancesandfeasting.ThisisTaiwansfolkcultureatitsmostexuberantandfestive,withcrowds,wilddisplaysofdevotionandawholelotoffireworks.ReferencesMazu(www.lonelyplanet.com)
This mother of all walks across Taiwan is, appropriately enough, dedicated to Mazu (literally, old granny), the maternal patron deity of the island. For nine days, hundreds of thousands of the faithful (and visitors) follow a revered statue of Mazu[1] over 350km across Taiwan, while several million more participate in local events like elaborate ceremonies, theatrical performances and feasting. This is Taiwans folk culture at its most exuberant and festive, with crowds, wild displays of devotion and a whole lot of fireworks.
References Mazu (www.lonelyplanet.com)