2026 Dajia Mazu pilgrimage to start on night April 17Staff Writer, with CNAThe annual pilgrimage honoring the sea goddess Mazu at Dajia Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung, one of Taiwan’s most important religious events, is scheduled to begin at 10:05 p.m. on April 17. The date and time were decided Tuesday after Yen Ching-piao (顏清標), chairman of the Jenn Lann Temple board, cast a pair of crescent-shaped divination blocks in front of a statue of Mazu in a traditional rite seeking the deity’s approval. The theme of this year’s pilgrimage is "kindness" (善), Dajia Jenn Lann Temple said, adding that the annual procession showcases the "best things" in Taiwan, with people along the route offering snacks, water, massage services and medical assistance. A crowd of devotees in Taichung welcome a statuette of sea goddess Matsu during her annual pilgrimage in 2022. The night-day, eight-night pilgrimage route includes stops at several temples in Taichung, Changhua County, Yunlin County and Chiayi County before returning to Dajia, according to the temple.

Source: Taipei Times March 03, 2026 17:19 UTC