As spring turns to summer, Tung flowers are in full bloom in Tungluo, Miaoli County, covering the mountains like snowflakes and such beautiful scenery will soon appear at the famous tung tree viewing spot in the country -- “Jiangtaigong Hakka Courtyard.” To welcome the annual tung blossom season, the Hakka Courtyard held holds a gong playing ceremony. It is said that before the tung blossom season came, a tung blossom tree was revealed by the gods in a dream to have spiritual energy and named “Fortune Tung Blossom.” Visitors are welcome to come and admire the tung trees, worship and enjoy the good luck brought by the “Fortune Tung Blossom.”
The Hakka Courtyard has a beautiful environment with the overall landscape design incorporating religious elements. It is also the largest religious and cultural tourism park in Taiwan. In addition, tung blossom season coincides with the “Grand Mazu Pilgrimage in March.” Every year, pilgrims from all over the country who take part in the Mazu pilgrimage perform the “Huixiang” ritual and seek divine protection by prostrating themselves and allowing the palanquin carrying the Mazu to pass over them. In addition, tourists can also go to the traditional Hakka rice barn to receive fortune rice, pray to Wenchang Dijun for wealth, and career success, or pray to the God of Matchmaking for a good marriage. Visitors should also try traditional Hakka cuisine and visit Japanese style street houses in the park.
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