The Divine Arrival: A Sea of Devotion

Photographer

Hungyi Chang

Category

Germany Photography - Celebration / Festive

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2025

Country / Region:

Taiwan

Every year in Taiwan, the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage draws tens of thousands of devotees to welcome the revered sea goddess Mazu. This image captures the electrifying moment when the deity’s palanquin arrives, embraced by an ocean of faithful followers, embodying both spiritual fervor and cultural unity.

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