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Why was Mazu born in Putian and sealed in Quanzhou?

Tamia Liu once played Mazu in a myth and legend, and this TV series was named after Mazu. Tamia Liu plays Moline Niang in this TV series, and Moline Niang is a folk fairy who later became an immortal. This TV series also tells how Moline Niang did good deeds and finally won eternal life. Mazu was born in Meizhou Island, Putian. Mazu also saved imperial merchant ships in Quanzhou and made great contributions, so the king gave Mazu a packet in Quanzhou.

First, Mazu Mazu's story is just her title as a fairy. When she was a mortal, her name was Lin Moniang. Born in Meizhou Island, Putian, her family, including all the people on this island, make a living by fishing, so they need to go out to sea frequently. Mazu's magical power was revealed when she was 16 years old. In the dream, she saw her brother and father unfortunately fall into the sea, but in the dream, she was able to save them. This is the first time that Lin Mo Niang showed her magic.

Second, Mazu, the goddess of the sea, became seriously ill after her first appearance. When she recovered, she was determined to use her ability to help those who could not escape from the shipwreck. Therefore, whenever there is a shipwreck, people will always shout Mazu's name loudly, and Mazu will always come out with the sound and bring them hope. But Mazu always keeps them in her sleep, so she doesn't eat or drink in her sleep almost all day. Later, Mazu never woke up in the process of saving people. At this time, she has realized.

Third, after the king Bao Mazu ascended to immortality, he can go to rescue people who were killed at sea all over the country. In Quanzhou, Mazu rescued the imperial fleet. After the imperial fleet returned to the imperial court, they told Song Huizong the story of their rescue. Song Huizong immediately built a temple for Mazu and named her the national title. There is also a unique culture about Mazu, which is worshipped by people who go to sea generally, but now people who go to sea especially worship Mazu because Mazu is secretly protecting them.