Chaotian Temple, nestled in Beigang Town on the island of Taiwan, stands as one of the oldest and most revered temples dedicated to Mazu, the sea goddess. In the 1970s, a young man named Tsai Fu-hsiung, who grew up in the shadow of this majestic temple, embarked on a quest to uncover the stories and legends surrounding Mazu.
Driven by deep curiosity and a desire to understand the origins of the goddess who had been a constant presence in his life, Tsai's journey led him across the Taiwan Strait to Meizhou Island in Fujian Province. It was here that he delved into the rich history and cultural connections that bind the two regions through their shared veneration of Mazu.
Tune in for the CGTN documentary \"The Journey of the Goddess\" on February 3 to discover more about how this ancient deity continues to connect communities across the Taiwan Strait.
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How a temple on the island of Taiwan inspired a voyage of discovery
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