An Enduring Cross-Strait Friendship Forged Through Mazu
Tsai Fu-hsiung’s journey from Beigang on the island of Taiwan to Meizhou Island in Fujian Province led to a 40-year friendship, highlighting enduring cultural ties across the Taiwan Strait.
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Tsai Fu-hsiung’s journey from Beigang on the island of Taiwan to Meizhou Island in Fujian Province led to a 40-year friendship, highlighting enduring cultural ties across the Taiwan Strait.
Tsai Fu-hsiung from Taiwan embarked on a journey to Fujian Province in 1981 to visit Mazu’s ancestral temple, forming a friendship that has lasted over 40 years across the Taiwan Strait.
Discover how Chaotian Temple in Beigang Town inspired a resident’s journey across the Taiwan Strait, unveiling the shared heritage of the sea goddess Mazu that connects communities in Taiwan and Fujian.
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