Baishatun Mazu Arrives in Beigang, Chiayi Stations Crowded
The Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage arrived in Beigang, Yunlin County, on April 16th. By 2 PM, over 15,000 people had passed through both Chiayi High-Speed Rail and conventional rail stations, with over 126 shuttle buses transporting more than 4,333 people. The Ministry of Transportation is monitoring crowd flow and will add services as needed.
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Taipei, April 16 (CNA) The Baishatun Gongtian Temple Mazu pilgrimage from Miaoli Tongxiao arrived in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, this morning. According to statistics from the Ministry of Transportation, as of 2 PM, over 15,000 people had entered and exited both the High-Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways Chiayi stations, and over 126 shuttle buses had been dispatched, transporting more than 4,333 people.
The Baishatun Gongtian Temple Mazu pilgrimage officially began at 11:55 PM on April 12th, and after four days of walking, successfully arrived in Beigang at 9 AM this morning.
The Ministry of Transportation issued a press release stating that Political Deputy Minister Wu Sheng-yuan distributed limited edition Taiwan Railways gilded "Brave" commemorative tickets and "Stop and Yield for Safety" soothing patches as souvenirs at the Beigang Rixingtang Wedding Cake Shop Theater branch near Chaotian Temple at 9:25 AM this morning. He then proceeded to the Beigang Taisugar Ice Cream Shop (where the Directorate General of Highways had a booth) to distribute souvenirs.
Subsequently, Wu Sheng-yuan visited the Beigang shuttle point for the Directorate General of Highways' "Taiwan Railways Chiayi Station = Beigang Chaotian Temple" shuttle bus route, Taiwan Railways Chiayi Station, and High-Speed Rail Chiayi Station to understand the on-site transportation situation for rail and road, and instructed all transportation units to monitor the situation, maintain horizontal communication, and respond to changes at any time.
According to Ministry of Transportation statistics, on April 12th, the day the Mazu palanquin departed, the Ministry of Transportation's rail and road services were fully deployed. With the concerted efforts of various units, a total of over 120,000 people were transported, an increase of 46% compared to last year.
As today is a key transportation day for this Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage event, Wu Sheng-yuan pointed out that various units will flexibly add services based on crowd conditions, and must prioritize ensuring the safety of the many pilgrims, aiming to achieve the goal of leaving no one stranded at stations.
As of 2 PM today, Ministry of Transportation data shows that over 15,887 people had entered and exited the High-Speed Rail Chiayi Station, over 15,770 people had entered and exited the Taiwan Railways Chiayi Station, and the Directorate General of Highways' shuttle bus route had dispatched over 126 shuttle buses, transporting over 4,333 people, with smooth transportation order. (Editor: Guan Chung-wei) 1150416
The Baishatun Gongtian Temple Mazu pilgrimage officially began at 11:55 PM on April 12th, and after four days of walking, successfully arrived in Beigang at 9 AM this morning.
The Ministry of Transportation issued a press release stating that Political Deputy Minister Wu Sheng-yuan distributed limited edition Taiwan Railways gilded "Brave" commemorative tickets and "Stop and Yield for Safety" soothing patches as souvenirs at the Beigang Rixingtang Wedding Cake Shop Theater branch near Chaotian Temple at 9:25 AM this morning. He then proceeded to the Beigang Taisugar Ice Cream Shop (where the Directorate General of Highways had a booth) to distribute souvenirs.
Subsequently, Wu Sheng-yuan visited the Beigang shuttle point for the Directorate General of Highways' "Taiwan Railways Chiayi Station = Beigang Chaotian Temple" shuttle bus route, Taiwan Railways Chiayi Station, and High-Speed Rail Chiayi Station to understand the on-site transportation situation for rail and road, and instructed all transportation units to monitor the situation, maintain horizontal communication, and respond to changes at any time.
According to Ministry of Transportation statistics, on April 12th, the day the Mazu palanquin departed, the Ministry of Transportation's rail and road services were fully deployed. With the concerted efforts of various units, a total of over 120,000 people were transported, an increase of 46% compared to last year.
As today is a key transportation day for this Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage event, Wu Sheng-yuan pointed out that various units will flexibly add services based on crowd conditions, and must prioritize ensuring the safety of the many pilgrims, aiming to achieve the goal of leaving no one stranded at stations.
As of 2 PM today, Ministry of Transportation data shows that over 15,887 people had entered and exited the High-Speed Rail Chiayi Station, over 15,770 people had entered and exited the Taiwan Railways Chiayi Station, and the Directorate General of Highways' shuttle bus route had dispatched over 126 shuttle buses, transporting over 4,333 people, with smooth transportation order. (Editor: Guan Chung-wei) 1150416
FAQ
When did the Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage arrive in Beigang?
The Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage arrived in Beigang, Yunlin County, on the morning of April 16th.
How many people used the Chiayi stations?
By 2 PM, over 15,000 people had passed through both Chiayi High-Speed Rail and conventional rail stations.