Mazu Heritage Tour:
妈祖文化之旅
Goddess of the Sea
An ICH Journey Through Singapore's Maritime Past
Synopsis
Discover the extraordinary world of Mazu (妈祖), the legendary Goddess of the Sea, famed for her supernatural powers from a young age — calming storms, rescuing fishermen and guiding sailors safely home. After her mysterious disappearance at sea, she was deified by coastal communities who depended on the ocean for survival. Today, she remains a symbol of protection, resilience and the enduring bond between people and the sea.
Begin your journey at the Thian Hock Keng Temple, where early seafarers prayed for safe voyages. This temple is a masterpiece of traditional Hokkien architecture, featuring grand entrance gates, dazzling red-and-gold interiors adorned with intricate dragon mosaics and delicate carvings crafted by skilled artisans from Fujian Province.
Next, explore the quiet charm of Yueh Hai Ching Temple, Singapore’s oldest Teochew temple, known for its three-dimensional ceramic rooftop sculptures depicting myth, prosperity and strength. This sacred space has been a spiritual anchor for generations of seafarers and traders.
The final stop is the breathtaking Fu Ning, the world's largest wooden sailing boat docked at Raffles Marina. Step aboard this majestic vessel, a floating altar, here, Mazu’s spirit watches over all who continue to seek the sea.
This isn’t just a heritage tour — it’s a journey through myths and belief, inviting you to experience Singapore as its early seafarers did and rediscover the sea’s sacred beauty.
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Testimonial
Tze Qi
Truly memorable! We explored historic temples, discovered the legend of Mazu, and ended with an exclusive visit to the Fu Ning.
Sam
Visiting the temples and then stepping aboard the Fu Ning made me feel connected to the stories of seafarers who once prayed for safe journeys. Truly meaningful.
Weng Tuck
From Thian Hock Keng Temple to the majestic Fu Ning, this tour beautifully brought Mazu’s legend and Singapore’s maritime heritage to life.
Delphine
The Mazu tour was such an amazing heritage experience! We got to uncover how our ancestors first came to Singapore, dive into the different Chinese cultures across dialect groups, and even hop on a traditional wooden ship that let us relive Zheng He’s journey
Billy
The Mazu Tour was a unique experience. From discovering the story of the Sea Goddess at the temples and visiting Fu Ning
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