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While TikTok dances and viral challenges dominate modern culture, the ancient Mazu Pilgrimage on China's Meizhou Island proves some traditions still shine bright . Recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, this spiritual journey transforms into a dazzling spectacle during the Lunar New Year season.
From the 8th to 15th day of the first lunar month – culminating with the Lantern Festival – devotees carry ornate palanquins holding statues of Mazu, the beloved sea goddess, through streets illuminated by thousands of paper lanterns. The finale on February 24th (15th day) turns the island into a glowing paradise, with lantern displays rivaling the most Instagrammable art installations .
What makes this festival a Gen-Z magnet? It's culture meets community – think processions blending prayer chants with live folk music, street food stalls serving sticky rice balls (a Lantern Festival must!), and artisans crafting lanterns using techniques older than your great-grandparents.
As one young participant told us: \"It's like Coachella for tradition lovers – but with more dumplings and fewer flower crowns.\" For the Asian diaspora, these glowing nights offer a heartfelt connection to ancestral roots across the seas.
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. Recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, this spiritual journey transforms into a dazzling spectacle during the Lunar New Year season.
The finale on February 24th (15th day) turns the island into a glowing paradise, with lantern displays rivaling the most Instagrammable art installations 
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For the Asian diaspora, these glowing nights offer a heartfelt connection to ancestral roots across the seas.
From Taiwan to Fujian: Capturing Mazu’s Spiritual Legacy 
