Across the Strait: A 40-Year Friendship Forged by Faith

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.

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A bond of friendship transcending generations

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