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Taiwan turns to sea goddess for drought relief
03/06/2021 02:22 PM
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple. CNA file photo
Taipei, March 6 (CNA) Irrigation authorities in Taiwan plan to turn to Mazu, the Sea Goddess, for help in resolving the current drought in the country and will team up with one of the most famous Mazu temples, the Dajia Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung City, to hold a ceremony to pray to the deity for rain.
The Irrigation Agency under the Council of Agriculture and the temple are scheduled to hold a rain worshipping ceremony on Sunday, hoping worshippers piety will move the goddess, who is believed by her followers as having the ability to bring timely rainfall after a long drought.
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