Focus Taiwan App
Download
Must Watch

Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage concludes in Miaoli after 8-day journey

2026/04/21 13:20

The annual Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage, one of Taiwan's most prominent religious events, concluded in Miaoli County on Monday, with a record 460,000-plus devotees having registered to take part in the eight-day procession.\n\nThe pilgrimage, featuring a palanquin carrying three Mazu statues, set off early on April 13 from Baishatun Gongtian Temple in Miaoli County. It then passed through Taichung and Changhua County on its way to Chaotian Temple in Yunlin County, before returning to Baishatun Gongtian Temple on Monday.\n\nThe Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage covers roughly 400 kilometers but has no fixed route, with its directions and stops believed to be guided by the deity’s will through the movements of the palanquin.

Read more
More videos
We value your privacy.
Focus Taiwan (CNA) uses tracking technologies to provide better reading experiences, but it also respects readers' privacy. Click here to find out more about Focus Taiwan's privacy policy. When you close this window, it means you agree with this policy.
24