Mazu Ancestral Temple in Meizhou Acquires Two Cultural Treasures: Traditional Chinese Painting of Mazu and “Daxuan Tianzuo”

Launch Ceremony of Traditional Chinese Painting of Mazu

On the evening of the 28th, the lights were bright in the Heavenly Queen Square of the Mazu Ancestral Temple in Meizhou. The launch ceremony of the series of traditional Chinese paintings of Mazu from the Song Dynasty to the modern era was held here.

The creative team representative hands over the traditional Chinese painting of Mazu to Chairman Lin Jinzan
The creative team representative hands over the traditional Chinese painting of Mazu to Chairman Lin Jinzan

The series of traditional Chinese paintings was initiated by the Board of Directors of the Mazu Ancestral Temple in Meizhou and completed in collaboration with the creative team of Ningbo Zhisheng Cultural Communication Company. Chairman Lin Jinzan of the Board of Directors of the Mazu Ancestral Temple in Meizhou led the establishment of a special working group to systematically promote the project.

The creative team is composed of cultural history expert Wang Guobao, famous painter Hao Dacheng, and famous calligrapher Yin Zhaolong. It also received strong support from entrepreneur Mr. Pan Wenqing.

Lin Jinzan presents honorary certificates and souvenirs to the creative team and Mr. Pan Wenqing
Lin Jinzan presents honorary certificates and souvenirs to the creative team and Mr. Pan Wenqing

These five traditional Chinese paintings of Mazu are not only works of art, but also vivid carriers of Mazu’s spirit of “virtue, kindness, and great love”. They not only enrich the contemporary artistic expression of Mazu culture, but also let the millennia-old faith in Mazu shine brilliantly in the new era.

Unveiling the traditional Chinese painting of Mazu
Unveiling the traditional Chinese painting of Mazu

“Daxuan Tianzuo” Donation Ceremony

On the morning of the 29th, the donation ceremony of “Daxuan Tianzuo” was held in the Heavenly Queen Palace of the Ancestral Temple. Chairman Lin Jinzan of the Board of Directors of the Mazu Ancestral Temple in Meizhou accompanied the donor, Ms. Liu Yilin, and others in offering three tributes to Mazu.

Offering three tributes
Offering three tributes
Donation certificate
Donation certificate
Donating two sets of intangible cultural heritage embroidered ceremonial robes
Donating two sets of intangible cultural heritage embroidered ceremonial robes
Presenting souvenirs
Presenting souvenirs

“Daxuan Tianzuo” adheres to the traditional form of “phoenix crown and rosy clouds” and incorporates modern aesthetics. It is a jewel that combines cultural weight and artistic beauty.

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“Daxuan Tianzuo”
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Putting on “Daxuan Tianzuo” for Mazu

After “Daxuan Tianzuo” enters the Mazu Ancestral Temple in Meizhou, it will be displayed together with other treasures in the museum that carry Mazu culture and traditional Chinese culture, further enriching the museum’s collection system and enhancing the diversity of cultural displays.

Group photo
Group photo

The two ceremonies not only demonstrated the profoundness and vitality of Mazu culture, but also added luster to the 1038th anniversary of Mazu’s ascension, and added new vitality to the art and collection of Mazu faith.

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