This volume is one of the series of books "Modern Patriots Who Consecrate Gods". Meizhou Island is located on the coast of Putian and is the birthplace of Mazu belief. Mazu is compassionate and kind-hearted, and is familiar with the nature of water. In ancient times, she often went to sea to rescue fishermen in storms, rescued people in danger, and protected the safety of ships traveling on the sea.
After Mazu became immortal, people expressed their gratitude for her kindness in helping the world and built temples to worship her. For thousands of years, Mazu belief has spread across mountains and seas, to coastal areas and even overseas, becoming a common spiritual bond for Chinese people at home and abroad. People in the past generations have inherited Mazu's spirit of fraternity, charity, bravery, and mutual help. The children along the coast work the sea to make a living, and they all have the creed of being kind and trustworthy, and watching the same boat.
This book traces the origin legend of Meizhou Mazu, tells the story of Mazu's compassion in crossing the sea, rescuing people in distress, and explores the profound connotation of Mazu culture of boundless love, caring for the common people, and never forgetting the homeland. Inherit the Chinese maritime folklore context, demonstrate the feelings of the Chinese people at home and abroad who share the same origin and family and country, and strengthen national cultural confidence.
Purpose: To narrate the ancient legend of Meizhou Island Mazu's rescue of the world, promote the spirit of fraternity, charity, and help each other in times of trouble, inherit the Chinese marine folk culture of Mazu, and condense the sentiments of Chinese people at home and abroad.