What are the characteristics of Mazu Tempel in Meizhou and Tianhou Palace in Tianjin?

As a sea god in coastal areas, Mazu is always worshipped by people engaged in maritime activities. People who fish or go out to sea will worship their gods whenever they engage in activities to protect their own safety. There is also a TV series dedicated to Mazu, which tells the story of her birth and life. But even so, people in inland areas don't know much about her except those in coastal areas. Since they don't know her very well, they can go for a walk in Mazu Tempel. The following two are the most famous in China. It is a good choice to go for a walk and learn about culture in your spare time.

The first one is Mazu Tempel in Meizhou. Since its establishment, it has a history of 1000 years. It is not only the center of Mazu Tempel in China, but also the pilgrimage center of Mazu believers all over the world. The buildings here mainly include the old buildings in the west and the new buildings in the south, which are magnificent.

On the top of the hill here stands a five-story Mazu stone statue, which is made of granite. The whole statue is dignified and elegant, and it is a masterpiece designed by a famous sculptor.

There are two festivals every year, which are spring and autumn. The activity place is in the square of the temple, which lasts about 45 minutes and has various forms. So you can visit here during this time and feel the culture of worship.

The other is Tianhou Palace in Tianjin. It is the oldest building in Tianjin at present. Because it belongs to the coastal area, maritime activities have been very popular since ancient times, so this temple was built to worship the goddess Moline and pray for the smooth progress of the activities.

At first, it was a place for boatmen to perform sacrifices and party entertainment, so there were squares and theaters here. In the past, every festival must be crowded with people who came to worship. Whenever the goddess's birthday, there will be many performances here.

Now a museum has been built here, which introduces the changes of the city and many folk cultures, including clothes, bricks, models and so on. This can be said to be a small site to restore the ancient city of Tianjin. You must walk more and see more here.

These are the two most famous sea temples in China. Which one have you been to?