Every year around the third month of the lunar calendar, people in Taiwan take part in the lively and meaningful event called the “Mazu Pilgrimage.” During this event, thousands of followers walk alongside Mazu’s palanquin, joining a long journey to offer incense and pray for blessings. Some people even walk hundreds of kilometers! It’s not just about religion — along the way, you can really see and feel Taiwan’s local culture, friendly people, and beautiful scenery. So, let’s take a closer look at this special tradition and find out what makes it so unique!

在每年農曆三月左右進行的「媽祖遶境」活動中，信徒會跟隨媽祖的腳步虔誠進香，繞境祈福，徒步行走數百公里。跟隨媽祖遶境，你將能從不同的角度看到台灣的文化、風土、民情，跟我們一起來了解這個活動吧！

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盤點 (pándiǎn) – Inventory, review

媽祖遶(繞)境 (Māzǔ rào/ràojìng) – Mazu Pilgrimage

進香 (jìnxiāng) – Pilgrimage to offer incense

三月瘋媽祖 (Sānyuè fēng Māzǔ) – March Madness for Mazu

女神 (nǚshén) – Goddess

海上的守護神 (hǎishàng de shǒuhùshén) – Guardian of the sea

繞來繞去 (ràolái ràoqù) – Wandering around, circling

宮廟 (gōngmiào) – Temples

出嫁 (chūjià) – Marrying off (symbolic for Mazu’s journey)

回娘家 (huí niángjiā) – Returning to her maternal home (symbolic return journey)

大甲媽 (Dàjiǎ Mā) – Dajia Mazu

白沙屯媽 (Báishātún Mā) – Baishatun Mazu

嘉年華 (jiāniánhuá) – Carnival

馬拉松 (mǎlāsōng) – Marathon

拜拜 (bàibài) – Worship

虔誠 (qiánchéng) – Devotion

神聖 (shénshèng) – Sacred

信仰 (xìnyǎng) – Faith, belief

小偷 (xiǎotōu) – Thief

錢財 (qiáncái) – Wealth, money

中暑 (zhòngshǔ) – Heatstroke

蚊子 (wénzi) – Mosquito

鞭炮 (biānpào) – Firecrackers

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