China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of seafarers. Hanging scroll painting, c. 18th-19th century. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-mazu-matsu-or-tin-hau-the-goddess-of-the-sea-and-patron-saint-of-seafarers-hanging-scroll-painting-c-18th-19th-century-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-a-shamaness-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-image344232653.html
RM2B01479–China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of seafarers. Hanging scroll painting, c. 18th-19th century. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations.
LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 9, 2019: Thien Hau Temple is a temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, the deified form of the medieval Hokkien girl Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/los-angeles-february-9-2019-thien-hau-temple-is-a-temple-dedicated-to-the-chinese-sea-goddess-mazu-the-deified-form-of-the-medieval-hokkien-girl-image239235206.html
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Exterior of Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/exterior-of-thien-hau-temple-dedicated-to-the-chinese-sea-goddess-mazu-in-chinatown-los-angeles-california-image244092878.html
RFT53AXP–Exterior of Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California.
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image464959264.html
RF2J0CM80–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
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RM2K24R0Y–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
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Door gods at Taipei Tianhou temple dedicated to Mazu / Matsu, the sea goddess or goddess of seafarers, in Taipei, Taiwan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/door-gods-at-taipei-tianhou-temple-dedicated-to-mazu-matsu-the-sea-goddess-or-goddess-of-seafarers-in-taipei-taiwan-image519648348.html
RM2N5C0NG–Door gods at Taipei Tianhou temple dedicated to Mazu / Matsu, the sea goddess or goddess of seafarers, in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970302.html
RF2CC81AP–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of East Asian seafarers. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-mazu-matsu-or-tin-hau-the-goddess-of-the-sea-and-patron-saint-of-east-asian-seafarers-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-a-shamaness-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-image344232655.html
RM2B0147B–China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of East Asian seafarers. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations.
China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of East Asian seafarers. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-mazu-matsu-or-tin-hau-the-goddess-of-the-sea-and-patron-saint-of-east-asian-seafarers-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-a-shamaness-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-image344232660.html
RM2B0147G–China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of East Asian seafarers. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations.
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RF2J0CM9B–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image483225486.html
RM2K24R12–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
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Lower sign reads Taipei Tianhou temple, lanterns and red plaque read Our holy mother/Our lady in heaven, the sea goddess Mazu / Matsu, Taipei, Taiwan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lower-sign-reads-taipei-tianhou-temple-lanterns-and-red-plaque-read-our-holy-motherour-lady-in-heaven-the-sea-goddess-mazu-matsu-taipei-taiwan-image519648311.html
RF2N5C0M7–Lower sign reads Taipei Tianhou temple, lanterns and red plaque read Our holy mother/Our lady in heaven, the sea goddess Mazu / Matsu, Taipei, Taiwan.
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970304.html
RF2CC81AT–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of East Asian seafarers. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-mazu-matsu-or-tin-hau-the-goddess-of-the-sea-and-patron-saint-of-east-asian-seafarers-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-a-shamaness-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-image344232657.html
RM2B0147D–China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of East Asian seafarers. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations.
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image464959266.html
RF2J0CM82–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
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RM2K24R0G–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
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Lanterns with tassels in red and yellow, Taipei Tianhou temple dedicated to Mazu / Matsu, the sea goddess or goddess of seafarers, in Taipei, Taiwan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lanterns-with-tassels-in-red-and-yellow-taipei-tianhou-temple-dedicated-to-mazu-matsu-the-sea-goddess-or-goddess-of-seafarers-in-taipei-taiwan-image519647682.html
RF2N5BYWP–Lanterns with tassels in red and yellow, Taipei Tianhou temple dedicated to Mazu / Matsu, the sea goddess or goddess of seafarers, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970296.html
RF2CC81AG–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of East Asian seafarers. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/china-mazu-matsu-or-tin-hau-the-goddess-of-the-sea-and-patron-saint-of-east-asian-seafarers-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-a-shamaness-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-image344232659.html
RM2B0147F–China: Mazu (Matsu) or Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of East Asian seafarers. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang, a shamaness, in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations.
The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-on-chichin-island-near-kaohsiung-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-are-image344269891.html
RM2B02RN7–The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are
The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-chengguangao-matsu-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neig-image344261163.html
RM2B02CHF–The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image464959454.html
RF2J0CMEP–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image483225489.html
RM2K24R15–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
Lanterns with tassels in red and yellow, Taipei Tianhou temple dedicated to Mazu / Matsu, the sea goddess or goddess of seafarers, in Taipei, Taiwan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lanterns-with-tassels-in-red-and-yellow-taipei-tianhou-temple-dedicated-to-mazu-matsu-the-sea-goddess-or-goddess-of-seafarers-in-taipei-taiwan-image519647636.html
RF2N5BYT4–Lanterns with tassels in red and yellow, Taipei Tianhou temple dedicated to Mazu / Matsu, the sea goddess or goddess of seafarers, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Mazu statue from Ciyou Temple in Taipei sits inside a palanquin during a local daoist procession in the city. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mazu-statue-from-ciyou-temple-in-taipei-sits-inside-a-palanquin-during-a-local-daoist-procession-in-the-city-image244890288.html
RMT6BM1M–Mazu statue from Ciyou Temple in Taipei sits inside a palanquin during a local daoist procession in the city.
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970305.html
RF2CC81AW–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
Lanterns with tassels in red and yellow, Taipei Tianhou temple dedicated to Mazu / Matsu, the sea goddess or goddess of seafarers, in Taipei, Taiwan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lanterns-with-tassels-in-red-and-yellow-taipei-tianhou-temple-dedicated-to-mazu-matsu-the-sea-goddess-or-goddess-of-seafarers-in-taipei-taiwan-image519648337.html
RF2N5C0N5–Lanterns with tassels in red and yellow, Taipei Tianhou temple dedicated to Mazu / Matsu, the sea goddess or goddess of seafarers, in Taipei, Taiwan.
The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-chengguangao-matsu-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neig-image344261166.html
RM2B02CHJ–The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image464959374.html
RF2J0CMBX–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image483225508.html
RM2K24R1T–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970300.html
RF2CC81AM–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-chengguangao-matsu-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neig-image344261169.html
RM2B02CHN–The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image464959235.html
RF2J0CM6Y–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image483225488.html
RM2K24R14–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970306.html
RF2CC81AX–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-chengguangao-matsu-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neig-image344261165.html
RM2B02CHH–The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig
The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nantien-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbouring-area-image344254996.html
RM2B024N8–The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image483225474.html
RM2K24R0J–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lukang-tianhou-temple-zhanghua-mar-17-2022-lugang-tianhou-temple-a-national-monument-was-founded-in-1591-in-the-late-ming-dynasty-and-has-been-image464959381.html
RF2J0CMC5–Lukang Tianhou Temple, Zhanghua - Mar 17, 2022 : Lugang Tianhou Temple, a national monument, was founded in 1591 in the late Ming Dynasty and has been
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970299.html
RF2CC81AK–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nantien-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbouring-area-image344255002.html
RM2B024NE–The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970301.html
RF2CC81AN–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nantien-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbouring-area-image344254998.html
RM2B024NA–The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970303.html
RF2CC81AR–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nantien-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbouring-area-image344255003.html
RM2B024NF–The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area
The Kheng Hock Keong Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighb Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-kheng-hock-keong-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighb-image344274901.html
RM2B03245–The Kheng Hock Keong Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighb
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970298.html
RF2CC81AJ–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975278.html
RF2CC87ME–Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
The Kheng Hock Keong Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighb Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-kheng-hock-keong-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighb-image344274893.html
RM2B0323W–The Kheng Hock Keong Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighb
The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-on-chichin-island-near-kaohsiung-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-are-image344269893.html
RM2B02RN9–The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are
The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-on-chichin-island-near-kaohsiung-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-are-image344269094.html
RM2B02PMP–The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are
Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975270.html
RF2CC87M6–Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-on-chichin-island-near-kaohsiung-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-are-image344269086.html
RM2B02PME–The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are
Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975208.html
RF2CC87J0–Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-on-chichin-island-near-kaohsiung-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-are-image344269082.html
RM2B02PMA–The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are
Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975268.html
RF2CC87M4–Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-on-chichin-island-near-kaohsiung-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-are-image344269087.html
RM2B02PMF–The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are
Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975276.html
RF2CC87MC–Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-on-chichin-island-near-kaohsiung-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-are-image344269088.html
RM2B02PMG–The Matsu Temple on Chichin Island near Kaohsiung is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal are
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266592.html
RM2B02KFC–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975280.html
RF2CC87MG–Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970400.html
RF2CC81E8–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266595.html
RM2B02KFF–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970337.html
RF2CC81C1–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266598.html
RM2B02KFJ–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
Changhua, Taiwan - Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-xinzu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1788-by-emperor-qianlong-image368970214.html
RF2CC817J–Changhua, Taiwan - Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong.
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266586.html
RM2B02KF6–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
Changhua, Taiwan - Detail of Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-detail-of-xinzu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1788-by-emperor-qianlong-image368970247.html
RF2CC818R–Changhua, Taiwan - Detail of Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong.
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266591.html
RM2B02KFB–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
Changhua, Taiwan - Detail of Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-detail-of-xinzu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1788-by-emperor-qianlong-image368970249.html
RF2CC818W–Changhua, Taiwan - Detail of Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong.
Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975267.html
RF2CC87M3–Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266599.html
RM2B02KFK–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975322.html
RF2CC87P2–Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266587.html
RM2B02KF7–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975277.html
RF2CC87MD–Tainan, Taiwan - Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266601.html
RM2B02KFN–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
Tainan, Taiwan - Lion Tablet at Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-lion-tablet-at-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975265.html
RF2CC87M1–Tainan, Taiwan - Lion Tablet at Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266594.html
RM2B02KFE–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
Tainan, Taiwan - Lion Tablet at Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tainan-taiwan-lion-tablet-at-anping-kaitai-matsu-temple-in-tainan-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1661-image368975269.html
RF2CC87M5–Tainan, Taiwan - Lion Tablet at Anping Kaitai Matsu Temple in Tainan, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1661.
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970350.html
RF2CC81CE–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-matsu-temple-in-tainan-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbo-image344266589.html
RM2B02KF9–The Matsu Temple in Tainan is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbo
The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-chengguangao-matsu-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neig-image344261168.html
RM2B02CHM–The Chengguangao Matsu Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neig
The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nantien-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbouring-area-image344254999.html
RM2B024NB–The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area
Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-lugang-mazu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1591-image368970336.html
RF2CC81C0–Changhua, Taiwan - Lugang Mazu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1591.
The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nantien-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbouring-area-image344255006.html
RM2B024NJ–The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area
Changhua, Taiwan - Detail of Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-detail-of-xinzu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1788-by-emperor-qianlong-image368970250.html
RF2CC818X–Changhua, Taiwan - Detail of Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong.
The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-nantien-temple-is-dedicated-to-matsu-goddess-of-the-sea-mazu-wadegiles-matsu-vietnamese-ma-to-is-the-indigenous-goddess-of-the-sea-who-is-said-to-protect-fishermen-and-sailors-and-is-invoked-as-the-patron-saint-of-all-southern-chinese-and-east-asian-persons-born-as-lin-moniang-in-fujian-around-960-ce-worship-of-mazu-began-around-the-ming-dynasty-when-many-temples-dedicated-to-her-were-erected-all-across-mainland-china-later-spreading-to-other-countries-with-overseas-chinese-populations-mazu-is-widely-worshipped-in-the-south-eastern-coastal-areas-of-china-and-neighbouring-area-image344255011.html
RM2B024NR–The Nantien Temple is dedicated to Matsu, goddess of the sea. Mazu (Wade–Giles: Matsu, Vietnamese: Ma To) is the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors, and is invoked as the patron saint of all Southern Chinese and East Asian persons. Born as Lin Moniang in Fujian around 960 CE, worship of Mazu began around the Ming Dynasty, when many temples dedicated to her were erected all across Mainland China, later spreading to other countries with Overseas Chinese populations. Mazu is widely worshipped in the south-eastern coastal areas of China and neighbouring area
Changhua, Taiwan - Detail of Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/changhua-taiwan-detail-of-xinzu-temple-in-lukang-changhua-taiwan-the-temple-was-originally-built-in-1788-by-emperor-qianlong-image368970219.html
RF2CC817R–Changhua, Taiwan - Detail of Xinzu Temple in Lukang, Changhua, Taiwan. The temple was originally built in 1788 by Emperor Qianlong.
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