Earth God’s Birthday
Earth’s God Birthday is an observance in Taiwan that is celebrated every year and honors the deity Tudi Gong. Since Taiwan is a polytheistic society, there are temples and shrines dedicated to a variety of gods. Some of these gods include Ma Tsu (Lady Guardian of the Sea) and a number of city gods.
Taiwan (Observance)Tudi Gong is not just one Earth god, however. There are various Earth gods that are associated with particular places. This god is the one who brings rain to the fields and helps the crops grow. As such, it is an important holiday.
Interesting Facts About Taiwan
We have gathered together a multitude of different and interesting facts about Taiwan that we would like to share with everyone right now.
- Taiwan has one of the largest collections of Chinese art in the world.
- T’ai-nan is the oldest city in Taiwan and was settled in 1690.
- Taiwan has been called the face mask capital of Asia.
- It takes about eight hours to drive around Taiwan.
- It is believed that Taiwan was connected to mainland China over 10,000 years ago and was connected by a land bridge.
- Some of the worst air pollution in Asia is found in Taiwan.
- In Taiwan, white is used to symbolize death, which is why it is used at funerals.
Observing Earth’s God Birthday
This day is observed by people going to their local shrine to pay homage to the Earth god. However, this day is not a public holiday, so people have to do it in their own time. Businesses and government offices remain open on this day.
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