Mazu is the patron deity of fishermen, and her birthday on
the 23rd day of the third lunar month (it falls in April or May) is celebrated
each year with frenetic explosions of colorful activity.
The sign says 1065th Birthday celebration.
It is situated at an entrance of a night market
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It would be so impressive to see this in person.
ReplyDeleteI tried to use the toilet at the back
DeleteIt is all so stunning!!
ReplyDeleteThere are many lanterns inside
Deletea magical celebration!
ReplyDeleteThe colour is surreal
DeleteVery colourful and crowded.
ReplyDeleteTruly popular
DeleteViendo el templo no me puedo imaginar como será la celebración.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
It is parading all around the island
DeleteThat would be fun to visit one day.
ReplyDeleteIt is usually the wettest and hot month
DeleteOh, I love the way the lights are glowing. Good capture.
ReplyDeleteThey are bright at night
DeleteWhat a wonderfully decorated building, and an impressive number of birthday celebrations.
ReplyDeleteIt started back in China
DeleteIt's an impressive size and very well lit.
ReplyDeleteIntricate decor.
ReplyDeleteWow I love the colors on the one hand it's almost day (probably dusk) and on the other the lights are on.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful
ReplyDeleteIt does looks good and colourful.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful celebration. It is a beautiful place! Take care, have a wonderful day!
ReplyDelete...1065th Birthday celebration, WOW.
ReplyDeleteThat's impressive.
ReplyDeleteWhat a historic celebration. So colorful!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteA celebration I would love to see in person. Beautiful.
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Such a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a complicate temple!
ReplyDeleteVery special these celebrations!
Thank you for sharing this place!
Happy WW, Roentare!
How special to experience and see
ReplyDeleteThat looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Love those colours.
ReplyDeleteThat is so very cool. Love it.
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