Growing up near the Mazu Temple in Taiwan's Beigang, Tsai Fu-hsiung always felt a deep connection to the sea goddess revered by millions. But when he discovered her roots traced back to Fujian Province's Meizhou Island—just across the Taiwan Strait—his curiosity turned into a quest. 🏮
In 1981, Tsai embarked on a pilgrimage to Mazu's ancestral temple. There, he met a like-minded believer whose family would become his lifelong friends, bridging the strait through shared rituals and mooncakes for over four decades. 🫂
This heartwarming story of cultural kinship arrives just as Lunar New Year celebrations highlight cross-strait traditions. 🌕 Want to dive deeper? Catch 'The Journey of the Goddess' this February 3—a tale that proves some bonds outlast political tides.
