Where is the birthplace of the sea god Mazu?

Goddess Mazu.

The sea protector believed by people in the coastal areas of China.

Mazu's name is Molinyang (960-987), a native of Meizhou Island, Putian, Fujian.

Mo Niang was smart since she was a child, read from memory, and was proficient in literature and meaning. At the age of thirteen, she accepted the mysterious secret method and became a famous witch in the local area, saving people from danger and salvaging shipwrecks.

Legend has it that Yongxi in Song Taizu ascended to heaven on September 9th. Due to the nostalgia of local villagers for Mo Niang, some people say that she often shows her spirits and is regarded as a god.

Song Dynasty poet Huang Xian Xi Lu Volume 9: "Shunji Temple, Meizhou Lin's daughter, can know the fortunes of people."

The popular Tian Fei Atlas is a vivid portrayal of Mazu and its myths and legends.

The story about her is widely circulated among the people, praising her ability to study medical theory and save lives; Calm-tempered, enthusiastic and helpful; Familiar with water, save the shipwreck; Weather forecast and navigation.

Because of the wide legend of saints, they were honored as Mazu and Year of the Horse (the highest honorific title for women in Fujian and Taiwan), and upgraded from the land god to the sea god. In addition, emperors of past dynasties have repeatedly dubbed her "Tian Fei", "Madam", "Emperor" and "Goddess of Heaven". Mazu has not only become an omnipotent goddess on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. And spread to Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and America, becoming the most famous sea god in the world.

Every year, on the 23rd of March, Mazu's birthday, and on the 9th of September, believers hold a grand temple fair. In addition to divination, Taiwan Province people and overseas Chinese also took this opportunity to send Mazu back to her mother's family, Meizhou Island, to worship her ancestors in the temple and hold various cultural activities.

The large-scale picture album "The Meeting Map of Tianhou Palace" in Qing Dynasty is a vivid portrayal of the meeting in Mazu Tempel, which has important academic value.