Centuries-Old Mazu Parade Revives Tradition in Guangzhou’s Shipai Village

City Life | In Shipai Village, the annual parade celebrating the birthday of Mazu was held on April 9, bringing centuries-old traditions to life through vibrant celebrations. The event reflects local hopes for family well-being, community harmony, favorable weather, and peaceful lives, and remains an important symbol of Shipai’s more than 750 years of history and cultural heritage. Sixteen parade teams and more than 100 villagers participated in the festivities, from elderly residents to children performing traditional piaose acts. In 2024, the The tradition of venerating Mazu in Shipai was officially included in the 12th batch of district-level intangible cultural heritage projects in Tianhe District. The village is now applying for municipal-level heritage recognition, helping this long-standing tradition gain new vitality in modern urban life.#citylife

5月9日，广州市天河区石牌村隆重举办娘妈诞（妈祖诞）文化巡游活动。该民俗活动承载着村民祈求家宅安康、邻里和睦、风调雨顺、安居乐业的淳朴心愿，是石牌750多年历史文脉的重要象征。16个方阵队伍、超百位乡亲参与，上至白发父老，下至飘色孩童。据悉，天后习俗（石牌村娘妈诞）于2024年成功入选“天河区第十二批区级非物质文化遗产代表性项目名录”，目前，石牌村正在申报市级非遗，让民俗文化在新时代焕发新的光彩。

翻译：金姿（实习）

审校：罗洁

终审：王予湉