The Dajia Mazu pilgrimage officially kicked off in Taichung on Friday night, with tens of thousands of worshippers setting out on a nine-day, 340-kilometer journey. With the overlapping Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage already underway, organizers anticipate record crowds exceeding one million participants across both events. This year offers a rare possibility: the two sea goddess processions may cross paths in Taichung on Saturday.
