A 32.8m-tall statue of the Goddess Mazu has been unveiled in Xiamen. From the article: "Mazu, or Mat-Su, the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, is the most worshipped sea goddess in China's coastal areas, especially in the southeast and on the Taiwan islands. Legends and stories have been told over centuries about Mazu rescuing and helping fishermen in distress at sea. People in these areas who make their living by fishing believe Mazu is their patron goddess of the turbulent sea. Mazu is also worshiped in East and Southeast Asia."
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