Taiwan’s Tallest Goddess of the Sea: Matsu, Part 2
Taiwan’s tallest statue of Mazu, the goddess of the sea, is located in the Matsu Islands. If you think there’s a connection, you’re right! County Chief Wang Chung-ming explains how the islands got their name. Plus, reporter Andrew Ryan visits two temples to learn how the goddess has had an impact on the local culture. WATCH more episodes here. https://www.taiwanplus.com/news/taiwan-news/wheres-the-mayor-taking-us [Taiwan’s Mayors and County Chiefs] Taiwan is home to 13 county chiefs, six mayors of special municipalities (New Taipei, Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung) and three mayors of provincial cities. These elected officials serve a maximum four-year term and can be re-elected for one additional term. The first episodes of this series aired prior to the local elections in 2022.
