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Discover how Beigang Chaotian Temple’s Mazu is bridging cultural divides with her first post-pandemic international pilgrimage to the U.S., promoting Taiwanese culture at New York’s Passport to Taiwan Festival.

Discover the significance of the ＂Beigang Pilgrimage＂ at the Beigang Chaotian Temple, now Taiwan’s 23rd Major Folk Custom recognized by the Ministry of Culture. Explore the cultural and religious legacy preserved through traditional practices and the enduring influence on local beliefs and identity.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) Tourism Bureau’s statistics reveal that Yunlin Beigang Chaotian Temple was the most-visited religious site in Taiwan from January to September 2023, with over 6.81 million visits. Yunlin Beigang Wude Temple followed closely behind with over 6.69 million visitors, securing the second spot. Nankunshen Daitian Temple claimed the third position with over 5.46 million visitors. Miaoli Baishatun Gongtian Temple ranked sixth, attracting over 3.2 million visits, while Taichung Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, known for worshiping the sea goddess Mazu, recorded approximately 1.17 million visits, placing it in the eighth position. Although some renowned temples are not included in the Tourism Bureau’s recreational site list, the Bureau relies on data provided by local governments to track visitor numbers and collaborates with them to monitor tourism activity at these religious and cultural landmarks.

The annual Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage performed an impressive “sprint” ritual before entering the Beigang Chaotian Temple in Yunlin on Friday (Feb. 17).