Why is Mazu in Chaoshan so small?

Mazu is very small in Chaoshan, because of the early time and local customs. The basic size is determined by the believers.

Because Chaoshan people make a living by fishing at the seaside, they often go out to sea. For the safety of sailing, they always pray for Mazu's blessing, so they regard Mazu as their ancestor.

In the past, when there was no regular weather forecast, fishermen often stood on the road outside and looked in the direction of Tianhou Palace in Cocoon Island before going out to sea. If there is light on it, it means it will be sunny, so they can go out to sea, which is very superstitious.

In Chaoshan, Mazu Palace is built almost everywhere in Linjiang villages and towns. Mazu Palace is generally built on the pier, with temples and cities.

Because Chaoshan people make a living by fishing at the seaside, they often go out to sea. For the safety of sailing, they always pray for Mazu's blessing, so they regard Mazu as their ancestor.

Comments on faith

Mazu is a folk belief circulating in the coastal areas of China. Mazu culture originated in Song Dynasty, became in Yuan Dynasty, flourished in Ming Dynasty, flourished in Qing Dynasty and flourished in modern times. Before going out to sea, people should worship Mazu first, pray for the blessing of the wind and peace, and set Mazu as a shrine on the ship. Mazu is a spiritual symbol and female representative who combines traditional virtues such as selflessness, kindness, kindness and courage. ?

Lin Mo Niang's witch status in the middle of the room is the primitive form of Mazu belief. Mazu belief was born in a special ecological environment and is closely related to marine fishery production and its activities at sea. Fishermen lost countless lives in the shipwreck, so they hope to have a patron saint of the sea to protect their safety. Mazu's witch identity just adapted to people's wishes.

She can talk about human misfortune, help the poor, cure diseases and eliminate disasters, and conform to people's wishes, so she set up a temple for sacrifice after her death. Since then, her miracles have followed, shaping her into a perfect goddess. Therefore, the folk belief in witchcraft is the ideological basis for the formation of Mazu culture.