Lighting in New Year
The ‘Peace Lamps’ refer to the ‘Peace Lanterns of Mazu’. After registering the lamps, worshippers can bring home and hang them at the door entrance or balcony. This is likened to bringing the blessing of Mazu home, believed to ward off evil spirits in the house, ushering good luck and avoiding bad luck, and avoid calamities. This is to bless the household with peace and good health.
【Lighting on Line】（Peace Lamps）
The Peace Lamps at Guandu Temple are designed like traditional palace lanterns seen in temples. Compared to the gourd-like folk lanterns, these palace lanterns appear more classic and elegant. Furthermore, a bright red cloth is used to cover the outer area, which adds a cheerful look to the lantern. When lit up at night, these red lanterns appear to give warmth and brightness in the dark.
As the feast day of Mazu falls on the 23rd day of the third lunar month, these Peace Lamps are associated with Mazu’s feast day. Worshippers who wish to light up a Peace Lamp will have to register by the end of the second lunar month. They have to hang the lantern from the first day of the third lunar month up till the 30th day. In this case, no delivery service is provided!