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Pasir Panjang Laut is a traditional Malay fishing village located in the Sitiawan district of Perak State, Malaysia. Pian Sian Chee Tua Pek Kong Beo (品仙祠大伯公廟) currently houses the tallest consecrated stone statues of Tua Pek Kong, the Goddess of Mercy and the Goddess of the Sea, in Malaysia. These statues stand upright, facing directly towards the Straits of Malacca, extending their blessings not only for the safety of villagers but also for fishermen.   The temple's annual thanksgiving celebration falls on the 29th day of the seventh lunar calendar month. It is noteworthy that this temple allows vegetarian food offerings for prayers only, out of respect for its ethnic group. It was reported that in 1993, a senior member of the temple communicated through meditation that a statue of the Goddess of Mercy was arriving from the sea. Subsequently, the statue was discovered floating on the sea and eventually placed next to the Tua Pek Kong Temple. Over time, there were multiple instanc...

As per the Chinese saying, Xi'an stands as a symbol of Chinese culture. It was once known as Chang'an, the ancient capital of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Located in Shaanxi Province, the ancient capital of Xi'an has fostered a diverse religious culture encompassing Taoism, Buddhism, and Islam. Chong Yang Gong Temple in Xi'an is dedicated to the founder of Quanzhen Taoism, Master Wang Chong Yang. The Quanzhen Sect, also known as The Complete Perfection Tradition of Taoism, emphasizes that Taoist cultivation should begin with the self. Specifically, practitioners are taught to empty themselves of selfish desires as a foundational practice. Chong Yang Gong Temple has a historical establishment of over 800 years and covers about six acres of land. The palace underwent renovations two years ago, featuring a fascinating gallery of Taoist exhibits. Among these exhibits is a sacred tower that prominently displays the remains of Master Wang Chong Yang, offering visitors a close ...

Feng Tien Gong Temple (松山奉天宫) is located in the bustling housing estate of Songshan in Taipei City, Taiwan. Established approximately five decades ago, the temple is dedicated to the main deity, The Jade Emperor, also known as Tian Gong. A cultural exchange program between Fujian Province of China and Taiwan was proposed by leaders of both countries. It was held towards the end of 2010 in Taiwan and titled 八音花鼓鬧廰堂. Alongside our Taoist group, other performing troupes were selected from Quanzhou, Xiamen, Shishi, Nan'an, and Yongchun. Our Taoist group was assigned to perform a blessing ceremony at Feng Tien Gong Temple. During the cultural exchange performance held at a public theater in the Taipei City Government Building, the organizers arranged for our Taoist group to collaborate with the Yongchun Senior Folks Nanyim Association in staging a joint performance of Yongchun Traditional Music, 永春鬧廰, as the opening event. This musical ensemble boasts a unique artistic style rich in loc...