In a first-of-its-kind religious innovation, a Taoist temple in southern Malaysia has introduced what it claims is the world's first artificial intelligence-powered deity: "AI Mazu Statue", a digital ...

Followers may implore the god for pregnancy, peace, the solution to a problem or general well-being. Deeply integrated into the lives of coastal Chinese and their descendants, belief in and ...

Mazu is a Chinese goddess particularly popular in Taiwan and the southeastern provinces of China. But she's also arguably the most popular Chinese goddess around the world, worshipped in 20 different ...

Thousands of Mazu devotees from across the globe participated in the festivities, which featured a night vigil and the Spring Worship Ceremony over the weekend. Representatives from more than 130 ...

A celebration honoring the 1,065th birthday of the sea goddess Mazu is held at a Mazu temple on Meizhou Island in Putian, Fujian province, on Sunday. Representatives from Mazu temples and Mazu ...

In Malaysia, an innovative temple is blending technology with tradition by presenting the world’s first AI-powered Mazu statue. This innovative move lets worshippers connect with a digital ...

VANCOUVER, BC, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration has announced the successful conclusion of the 2025 Mazu (Matsu) Festival, a weeks-long religious and cultural celebration ...

Lim said the exhibition highlights both Mazu’s cultural legacy and the spirit of Admiral Cheng Ho’s voyages, which in turn deepens intercultural understanding.