Japan International Mazu Association Visits Pingtung, Hopes to Deepen Taiwan-Japan Exchange
The Japan International Mazu Association visited Pingtung County, expecting to deepen relations between Taiwan and Japan through religious and cultural exchanges. Chairman Tseng Feng-lan emphasized that Mazu belief is not only a crucial spiritual pillar of Chinese culture but also possesses global value, expressing her desire to contribute to the popularization of Mazu culture in Japan and the promotion of Pingtung tourism.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Yu-ching, Pingtung County 7th) The Japan International Mazu Association, formed by overseas Chinese residing in Japan, has long promoted and transmitted Mazu culture overseas and advanced public diplomacy. Today, the association's chairman, Tseng Feng-lan, led a delegation to visit the Pingtung County Government for religious and cultural exchange, hoping to continue deepening Taiwan-Japan exchange in the future.
Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi stated that a "Mazu craze" has recently swept across Taiwan. In March this year, local temples in Pingtung successively invited Mazu from Miaoli Baishatun Gongtian Temple and Dajia Mazu from Taichung Zhenlan Temple to visit Pingtung, attracting pilgrims from all over Taiwan and demonstrating the cohesive power of religious culture.
Chou Chun-mi mentioned that Mazu belief has long been deeply rooted in Taiwanese local society, with many counties and cities having Mazu temples as important centers of faith, extending to the development of religious, cultural, and tourism activities, showcasing Mazu's profound cultural influence. Mazu is not only divinely powerful but also possesses the charm to unite people. This special visit by the Japan International Mazu Association to Pingtung for exchange is particularly significant.
Chou Chun-mi pointed out that the Cihfeng Temple in Pingtung City has a history of over 300 years and is an important local center of faith in Pingtung, as well as a significant temple in the growing memories of many Pingtung residents. Today, because of Mazu belief, many overseas Taiwanese residing in Japan gathered in Pingtung, which is very moving. She expects to continue deepening Taiwan-Japan exchange through religious culture in the future.
Tseng Feng-lan stated that she is from Chaozhou, Pingtung. Although she later developed her career in Taipei and Japan, her heart has always been with Pingtung. Mazu belief is not only an important spiritual sustenance in Chinese culture but also has world cultural value. Therefore, for many years, she has continued to lead Japanese friends and overseas Chinese residing in Japan to Taiwan to worship Mazu and pray for peace, while actively promoting Taiwan's Mazu culture to Japan.
Tseng Feng-lan shared that some coastal towns in Japan have Mazu shrines. In the early days, as they were unclear about the origin of the deity, they called her the "Goddess of the Sea." Now, through exchanges, they are gradually understanding Mazu culture. Currently, there are about 10 Mazu-related belief sites in Japan, and pilgrimage groups from the Nagoya area also come to Taiwan to offer incense, promoting Taiwan-Japan religious and cultural exchange.
Tseng Feng-lan mentioned that this visit to Chou Chun-mi is an important start to deepening bilateral exchanges. In the future, she will continue to lead overseas Chinese groups, Taiwanese businesspeople, and Japanese friends to visit Pingtung, experience local culture and tourism characteristics, and assist in promoting Pingtung tourism.
Pingtung County Government's Department of Communications and International Affairs issued a press release stating that the Japan International Mazu Association was established in 1979 and has long been dedicated to promoting Mazu culture overseas and uniting overseas Chinese communities, deepening Taiwan-Japan interaction through religious and cultural exchange. This visiting delegation of about 20 people came to Taiwan not only to visit Cihfeng Temple in Pingtung but also hopes to further expand cultural, tourism, and international exchange cooperation through the connection of folk beliefs. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Yu-ching, Pingtung County 7th) The Japan International Mazu Association, formed by overseas Chinese residing in Japan, has long promoted and transmitted Mazu culture overseas and advanced public diplomacy. Today, the association's chairman, Tseng Feng-lan, led a delegation to visit the Pingtung County Government for religious and cultural exchange, hoping to continue deepening Taiwan-Japan exchange in the future.
Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi stated that a "Mazu craze" has recently swept across Taiwan. In March this year, local temples in Pingtung successively invited Mazu from Miaoli Baishatun Gongtian Temple and Dajia Mazu from Taichung Zhenlan Temple to visit Pingtung, attracting pilgrims from all over Taiwan and demonstrating the cohesive power of religious culture.
Chou Chun-mi mentioned that Mazu belief has long been deeply rooted in Taiwanese local society, with many counties and cities having Mazu temples as important centers of faith, extending to the development of religious, cultural, and tourism activities, showcasing Mazu's profound cultural influence. Mazu is not only divinely powerful but also possesses the charm to unite people. This special visit by the Japan International Mazu Association to Pingtung for exchange is particularly significant.
Chou Chun-mi pointed out that the Cihfeng Temple in Pingtung City has a history of over 300 years and is an important local center of faith in Pingtung, as well as a significant temple in the growing memories of many Pingtung residents. Today, because of Mazu belief, many overseas Taiwanese residing in Japan gathered in Pingtung, which is very moving. She expects to continue deepening Taiwan-Japan exchange through religious culture in the future.
Tseng Feng-lan stated that she is from Chaozhou, Pingtung. Although she later developed her career in Taipei and Japan, her heart has always been with Pingtung. Mazu belief is not only an important spiritual sustenance in Chinese culture but also has world cultural value. Therefore, for many years, she has continued to lead Japanese friends and overseas Chinese residing in Japan to Taiwan to worship Mazu and pray for peace, while actively promoting Taiwan's Mazu culture to Japan.
Tseng Feng-lan shared that some coastal towns in Japan have Mazu shrines. In the early days, as they were unclear about the origin of the deity, they called her the "Goddess of the Sea." Now, through exchanges, they are gradually understanding Mazu culture. Currently, there are about 10 Mazu-related belief sites in Japan, and pilgrimage groups from the Nagoya area also come to Taiwan to offer incense, promoting Taiwan-Japan religious and cultural exchange.
Tseng Feng-lan mentioned that this visit to Chou Chun-mi is an important start to deepening bilateral exchanges. In the future, she will continue to lead overseas Chinese groups, Taiwanese businesspeople, and Japanese friends to visit Pingtung, experience local culture and tourism characteristics, and assist in promoting Pingtung tourism.
Pingtung County Government's Department of Communications and International Affairs issued a press release stating that the Japan International Mazu Association was established in 1979 and has long been dedicated to promoting Mazu culture overseas and uniting overseas Chinese communities, deepening Taiwan-Japan interaction through religious and cultural exchange. This visiting delegation of about 20 people came to Taiwan not only to visit Cihfeng Temple in Pingtung but also hopes to further expand cultural, tourism, and international exchange cooperation through the connection of folk beliefs. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150507
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