Mazu Belief and Customs

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Title

Mazu Belief and Customs

Description

The Mazu belief and customs are a set of traditions and practices that are centered around the worship of Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess. Mazu belief is particularly popular among coastal communities in Southern China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. The Mazu belief and customs are rich in heritage and have been passed down from generation to generation for over a thousand years. The Mazu belief and customs are valuable as they are integral to the cultural identity of coastal communities, provide insights into the relationship between people and the sea, and represent a unique blend of different beliefs and practices.

Creator

jnk3

Source

is51102023

Contributor

jnk3

Language

English

Type

Intangible

Identifier

637

Date Submitted

21/04/2023

Date Modified

21/04/2023

Spatial Coverage

current,24.348821013811666,120.62249922411867;

Europeana

Object

https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/mazu-belief-and-customs-00227

Europeana Type

TEXT

Intangible Item Type Metadata

Prim Media

1219

Citation

jnk3, “Mazu Belief and Customs,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/1220.

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