WHY CEREMONIES HONOURING CHINESE SEA GODDESS MAZU SPARK CONCERNS IN TAIWAN
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✍️ A religious ceremony honoring the Chinese sea goddess Mazu has sparked concerns in Taiwan, as Beijing promotes it as a symbol of cross-strait ties.
👉 Authorities in Meizhou, Fujian province, staged a celebration to mark the 1,038th anniversary of Mazu's deification 👉 The event attracted over 5,000 worshippers, including 600 from Taiwan 👉 A tourist festival and cultural forum dedicated to Mazu was held on Sunday 👉 The authorities see the cult as a way to promote mutual understanding and affinity across the Taiwan Strait 👉 The Taiwanese government has expressed concerns that the event has political purposes
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