The origin of Mazu (the legendary fisherman's reincarnation)

Mazu is an important deity of China's marine belief, and is regarded as the patron saint of fishermen and maritime navigation. According to legend, Mazu is the reincarnation of a fisherman's woman. Her story is full of legend, deeply integrated into the folk culture of China.

According to legend, the story of Mazu took place in the Song Dynasty around 960 AD. At that time, there lived a fisherman woman named Lin Moniang on Meizhou Island in Nan 'an City, Fujian Province. Lin Moniang showed her unique talent since she was a child. She can predict the weather, help fishermen avoid the wind and waves and ensure their safety at sea. She is also good at treating diseases and has cured many patients with her own herbs.

Lin Moniang's beauty and kindness make her a goddess in the eyes of local people. However, her fate doomed her to lead an ordinary life. In a rescue operation at sea, Lin Moniang died at the age of 28. But then a miracle happened. Moline Niang's body was washed into a cave on Meizhou Island by seawater, but her soul was reincarnated into a sacred existence.

The birth of Mazu

After Moline was reincarnated, her soul entered a baby girl named Yu Lin. After Yu Lin was born, he showed his unique personality. She is not afraid of water. She likes to stay by the sea and help fishermen. She can also predict the weather and help fishermen avoid risks. Gradually, people began to regard her as a god and call her Mazu.

Mazu's reputation spread gradually, and people came to worship. Mazu also began to show extraordinary strength. She can calm the waves at sea and protect the safety of fishermen. She can also cure diseases and help patients recover. There are countless miracles of Mazu, and fishermen admire her more and more.

The inheritance of Mazu

With the passage of time, Mazu belief gradually spread to the coastal areas of China. Every year, thousands of believers gather in Meizhou Island to hold a grand celebration on Mazu's birthday. On this day, people will carry the statue of Mazu and March along the street to express their respect and gratitude to Mazu.

Mazu belief gradually spread to overseas Chinese communities and merged with local religious beliefs. Mazu Tempel can be seen in Taiwan Province, Malaysian, Singaporean and Philippine. The story and miracle of Mazu have also been praised by people and become the spiritual sustenance of overseas Chinese.