To show their respect for Mazu.

那为了表示对妈祖的尊敬。

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Mazu belief has spread overseas with overseas Chinese.

妈祖信仰也随华侨传至海外。

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The belief of Mazu is a kind of ancient folks in China.

妈祖信仰是中国一种古老的民间信仰。

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Mazu is believed to have lived in the tenth century on Meizhou Island, where she dedicated herself to helping her fellow townspeople, and died attempting to rescue the survivors of a shipwreck.

UNESCO: Culture

Deeply integrated into the lives of coastal Chinese and their descendants, belief in and commemoration of Mazu is an important cultural bond that promotes family harmony, social concord, and the social identity of these communities.

UNESCO: Culture

As the most influential goddess of the sea in China, Mazu is at the centre of a host of beliefs and customs, including oral traditions, religious ceremonies and folk practices, throughout the country s coastal areas.

UNESCO: Culture