Worship event for Mazu, Goddess of the Sea

Worship event for Mazu, Goddess of the Sea

Collection

Johns, Thomas

Identifier

Jo02-53

Notes

University of Bristol – Historical Photographs of China reference number: Jo02-53. No caption for this photograph in the album.  The Chinese characters on the banner refer to Mazu (Matsu, Ma-tsu), the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, who protects fishermen and sailors.

Estimated Date

1920s

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph