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Lesson 05 與媽祖同行

kneeling and crawling under the goddess's palanquin when it passes by. Now many foreign

tourists also come specifically to participate in this event and experience a different culture.
With societal progress, the activities of Mazu [worship and circuit] pilgrimages have
also evolved. To attract more young people, the organizing temples have designed various

apps that participants can download to check on the routes and times of the [worship and
circuit] pilgrimages. They also have live streaming services, allowing participants to follow
where [the image of] Mazu is going via their mobile phones. In addition, there are many

event-related products, such as clothing and hats, bringing the goddess closer to our lives.
The Baishatun Mazu [Worship] Pilgrimage and the Dajia Mazu [Circuit] Pilgrimage

each have their own unique characteristics, but both are important symbols of Taiwanese
culture. They not only have religious and historical significance; they also promote the local
economy and enhance feelings between people.

生詞 Vocabulary

1. 與 yǔ Conj with

2. 同行 tóngxíng V to travel with…

3. 信仰 xìnyǎng N religious belief

4. 具 jù V have, possess

5. 代表性 dàibiǎoxìng N representativeness

6. 民間 mínjiān N folk

7. 盛大 shèngdà Vs grand

8. 信徒 xìntú N believer, devotee

9. 遊客 yóukè N tourist

10. 地位 dìwèi N (social) status, position

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