YUNLIN (TVBS News) — The annual Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage commenced in Taichung on April 21 and reached Yunlin County on Monday (April 24).
As the procession arrived, locals warmly welcomed them and provided food and drinks to the participants on their spiritual journey.
To beat the hot weather in southern Taiwan, the community prepared plenty of cold sweet soups and fresh fruits such as pineapples and watermelons to refresh the pilgrims.
In support of the annual event, some parents permitted their children to take a day off from school and help out.
According to the temple, the pilgrimage will stop at over 170 temples, spanning approximately 340 km, covering Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, and Chiayi.
