especially among seafaring communities in  coastal regions. Born as Lin Mo Niang during  

特別是在沿海地區的航海社區中。

the Song Dynasty, she was known for her  supernatural abilities to predict weather  

她出生於宋代， 原名林默娘

and save sailors from perilous conditions at sea.  After her death, she ascended to become a deity,  

，因能預測天氣 並在海上拯救水手免受危險而聞名。死後，她升格為神，

providing protection to fishermen and  sailors. As such, she earned the name  

為漁民和水手提供保護。因此，她贏得了

"Mazu,"literally translated as "Mother Ancestor."  Often depicted in red attire standing on a cloud,  

“媽祖”這個名字，直譯為“母親祖先”。 她 經常被描繪成穿著紅色服裝站在雲端，

she is flanked by two guardian spirits who assist  her. The worship of Mazu, known as Mazuism,  

兩側有兩個守護神協助她。對媽祖的崇拜，稱為媽祖主義，

is widespread in Mainland China, Taiwan, and  overseas Chinese communities. Many temples  

在中國大陸、台灣及海外華人社區廣泛流傳。許多寺廟

are dedicated to her, and numerous festivals  are held in her honor such as the Dajia Mazu  

都供奉著她，並舉辦了許多節日來紀念她，例如

Pilgrimage in Taiwan, which is a grand event  filled with parades, operas, and prayers.

台灣的大甲媽祖朝聖，這是一個充滿遊行、戲劇和祈禱的盛大活動。