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The journey continues in the footsteps of the much-revered Baishatun Mazu. Early Tuesday morning, FTV news anchor Peter Ho and videographer arrived in Dadu District, Taichung, where Mazu has decided as her next stop. Along the way, the FTV team was deeply moved by the touching stories in all corners of society. No matter what challenges life throws at them, people could always find solace and strength under Mazu’s wing.

Worshippers readily lay prostrate for their beloved goddess’s arrival. On Day 2 of the Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage, the sea goddess’s pink palanquin arrived at the border of Taichung’s Dadu and Longjin districts.

A woman stands out among the crowd outside the government-owned Dadu Market. She’s in tears, begging for Mazu to bring her mother-in-law home.

- Miss, what’s wrong?
- I need to find my mother-in-law. She’s been missing since April 11. I can’t find her anywhere. I’ve called the police. I really don’t know what to do.

Later, Mazu wills her pilgrims to stop the palanquin in front of the woman and offer support.

Our team also noticed this man in crutches. He identifies himself as Mr. Hsiang from Sanchong, New Taipei. It’s the first time he’s following in Baishatun Mazu’s footsteps, even with limited mobility after he’s diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, or CIDP. It’s a rare disease that causes the patient to progressively develop muscle weakness and numbness from the limbs.

Mr. Hsiang
Worshipper
This period over the past two days was the first time for strangers to cheer me on ever since I got my diagnosis. It’s also the most enthusiastic. It’s really taxing and exhausting. I thought of giving up, but then I thought, if even strangers were willing to cheer us on, why not try a little harder?

Once again, the FTV team was lucky to have a chance to receive blessings, by laying prostrate for the palanquin to pass over. But don’t worry if you can’t actually make it in person. You can always ask family members to carry your clothing in a backpack for Mazu to charge it with good fortune and wear later, like many worshippers did today.

- I can’t describe it. It’s so moving on a visceral level. I’m so moved this very instance.
- You’ll be deeply moved simply by following her. I feel like I might cry.

Every worshipper following Mazu has a story to tell, but they all come together as one in a profoundly affective experience, by the grace of her boundless mercy.

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