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Dajia District ( Chinese: 大甲區; pinyin: Dàjiǎ Qū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tāi-kah-khu) is a coastal suburban district in Taichung, Taiwan. It is located on the northwestern corner of Taichung. The climate of the region is Sub-tropical, and the average temperature is roughly 24 degrees Celsius.
Dajia brings together a unique mix of natural assets—the Dajia River, Da'an River, and Tiezhen Mountain among them, with other attractions, such as the Craftsman's Hometown recreational farm area, Songbo Harbor, distinctive folk ceremonies, and a rich local history and culture.
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- It’s essentially a giant early birthday party. Though the exact dates of the pilgrimage vary from year to year, they always precede the traditional birthday of the goddess Mazu.
- It’s almost 300 years old. The Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage dates back to 1730 when a man named Lin Yongxing migrated from Meizhou to the village of Dajia (an easy 40-minute trip out of Taichung) bringing with him a statue of Mazu from the goddess’s original temple.
- The pilgrimage dates are determined by an ancient form of divination. Given what an auspicious occasion it is in Taiwanese Taoism, there’s really only one person who can decide when to hold the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage: Mazu herself.
- You won’t go hungry. No one wants to walk 340km on an empty stomach, but fortunately, you’re unlikely to face that particular predicament. For those who don’t walk with the procession, it’s considered good form to honor Mazu by providing food and necessities for passing pilgrims.
Aug 10, 2017 · We first visit Dajia District, centered on what was called the town of Dajia up to 2010 (when Taichung City and the former Taichung County were amalgamated), located between the Da’an and Dajia rivers. The people of Dajia take great pride in its title as one of Taiwan’s “Top 10 Tourist Towns.”
- Rick Charette
May 30, 2022 · Dajia District. The old town of Dajia, a key religious center in Taiwan, is at the heart of Dajia District. Local folk take great pride in their home’s title as one of the island’s “Top 10 Tourist Towns,” bestowed in a survey conducted by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau.
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