Baishatun Mazu First Visits Children, Then Arrives at Jenn Lann Temple; Pilgrims Eagerly Watch Four Mazu Gathering
The Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage began with Mazu's sedan chair first greeting elementary school children before arriving at Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, where it was eagerly watched by a large crowd of pilgrims for the 'Four Mazu Gathering'.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung, 13th) The Baishatun Gongtian Temple Mazu pilgrimage from Miaoli to Beigang Chaotian Temple set off early this morning and entered Dajia District this morning. Pilgrims eagerly anticipated the 'Four Mazu Gathering'. The Mazu sedan chair suddenly turned into an elementary school before arriving at Jenn Lann Temple, and then stopped at Jenn Lann Temple. Pilgrims shouted, 'Mazu, I love you'.
Miaoli Tongxiao Baishatun Gongtian Temple Mazu is known as the 'Pink Supercar'. This year, the 'Lu Zhu Mazu' (Host Mazu) joined the procession. The sedan chair carries three Mazu statues: the main Mazu from Gongtian Temple, the Lu Zhu Mazu, and the Shan Bian Mazu. The pilgrimage started early this morning, walking to Beigang Chaotian Temple. The 'Pink Supercar' rushed south all the way, and when it entered Zhongshan Road in Dajia District this morning, pilgrims eagerly anticipated the sedan chair stopping at Jenn Lann Temple for the 'Four Mazu Gathering'.
Wherever the Baishatun Mazu sedan chair went, many devout followers knelt on the ground, waiting to pass under the sedan chair, hoping to receive Mazu's blessings. The Baishatun Mazu sedan chair moved towards Jenn Lann Temple, but then suddenly turned into Wenchang Elementary School on Dexing Road not far from the temple. Many children were waiting on the playground to pass under the sedan chair.
Subsequently, the Baishatun Mazu sedan chair entered Jenn Lann Temple, going in and out three times in the temple square, showcasing the charm of the 'Pink Supercar' again. Pilgrims crowded the temple square, shouting 'It's entering! It's entering!' to witness the goddess's splendor. The sedan chair temporarily stopped in front of Jenn Lann Temple until 2 PM. Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Chairman Yen Ching-piao and Vice Chairman Cheng Ming-kun also offered incense and paid respects to Baishatun Mazu.
Gongtian Temple Chairman Hong Wen-hua told the media that the procession had not rested since its departure and chose to stop at Jenn Lann Temple, which was Mazu's will. Vice Chairman Cheng Ming-kun said that the 'Four Mazu Gathering' was a very rare and grand occasion.
The Baishatun Mazu sedan chair is expected to pass through the jurisdictions of the Dajia and Qingshui police precincts on the 13th. Dajia police precinct chief Tsai Chi-wang stated that 50 uniformed police officers and 12 volunteer traffic police were assigned to maintain traffic and public order along the route. The Qingshui police precinct also mobilized 115 police and civilian personnel. Mobile traffic control will be implemented based on the sedan chair's route, crowd density, and traffic conditions. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150413
(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung, 13th) The Baishatun Gongtian Temple Mazu pilgrimage from Miaoli to Beigang Chaotian Temple set off early this morning and entered Dajia District this morning. Pilgrims eagerly anticipated the 'Four Mazu Gathering'. The Mazu sedan chair suddenly turned into an elementary school before arriving at Jenn Lann Temple, and then stopped at Jenn Lann Temple. Pilgrims shouted, 'Mazu, I love you'.
Miaoli Tongxiao Baishatun Gongtian Temple Mazu is known as the 'Pink Supercar'. This year, the 'Lu Zhu Mazu' (Host Mazu) joined the procession. The sedan chair carries three Mazu statues: the main Mazu from Gongtian Temple, the Lu Zhu Mazu, and the Shan Bian Mazu. The pilgrimage started early this morning, walking to Beigang Chaotian Temple. The 'Pink Supercar' rushed south all the way, and when it entered Zhongshan Road in Dajia District this morning, pilgrims eagerly anticipated the sedan chair stopping at Jenn Lann Temple for the 'Four Mazu Gathering'.
Wherever the Baishatun Mazu sedan chair went, many devout followers knelt on the ground, waiting to pass under the sedan chair, hoping to receive Mazu's blessings. The Baishatun Mazu sedan chair moved towards Jenn Lann Temple, but then suddenly turned into Wenchang Elementary School on Dexing Road not far from the temple. Many children were waiting on the playground to pass under the sedan chair.
Subsequently, the Baishatun Mazu sedan chair entered Jenn Lann Temple, going in and out three times in the temple square, showcasing the charm of the 'Pink Supercar' again. Pilgrims crowded the temple square, shouting 'It's entering! It's entering!' to witness the goddess's splendor. The sedan chair temporarily stopped in front of Jenn Lann Temple until 2 PM. Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Chairman Yen Ching-piao and Vice Chairman Cheng Ming-kun also offered incense and paid respects to Baishatun Mazu.
Gongtian Temple Chairman Hong Wen-hua told the media that the procession had not rested since its departure and chose to stop at Jenn Lann Temple, which was Mazu's will. Vice Chairman Cheng Ming-kun said that the 'Four Mazu Gathering' was a very rare and grand occasion.
The Baishatun Mazu sedan chair is expected to pass through the jurisdictions of the Dajia and Qingshui police precincts on the 13th. Dajia police precinct chief Tsai Chi-wang stated that 50 uniformed police officers and 12 volunteer traffic police were assigned to maintain traffic and public order along the route. The Qingshui police precinct also mobilized 115 police and civilian personnel. Mobile traffic control will be implemented based on the sedan chair's route, crowd density, and traffic conditions. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150413