(Miri, 15th) In conjunction with the birthday of Mazu, the Miri Tua Pek Kong Temple along with the Miri Bao An Gong will hold a "Mazu Sea Patrolling Blessing Ceremony" at 9 AM on the 19th of this month. The aim is to show respect and gratitude to Mazu. It is also hoped that Mazu will bless the believers who go to sea with safety and abundance.
This marks the first time the golden statue of Mazu from Miri Tua Pek Kong Temple embarks on a sea journey, holding significant meaning. On that day, the Mazu statue will be transported in a decorated lorry departing for the SOLITAIRE pier following a designated route, then taking a boat for a sea patrol before returning to the temple for seating.
This ceremony marks the first sea patrol of the Mazu golden statue from Miri Tua Pek Kong Temple, and the journey will be entirely conducted using a decorated lorry to the pier. After the ceremony at the pier, the sea patrolling round trip will be conducted using a boat.
The organizers specifically urge the public to cooperate with traffic control measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the parade and public safety. Vehicles along the way are requested not to park indiscriminately on the roadside, drivers should slow down, and adhere to the instructions of on-duty police officers. Furthermore, as a sign of respect towards the deity, if Mazu’s palanquin passes under a bridge, passing over the bridge will be prohibited, with staff stationed to guide.
The route for the Mazu Sea Patrolling parade is as follows:
1. Starting from Miri Tua Pek Kong Temple
2. Jln Marina 1
3. Jln Marina Utama
4. Jln Permaisuri
5. Roundabout Miri Unity Tower
6. Jln Sukan
7. Jln Bulan Sabit
8. Roundabout Bualan Park
9. Jln Bulatan Park
10. Roundabout
11. Jln Jee Foh Utama
12. Jln Jee Foh 5
Return route (after sea patrol round trip):
1. Jln Krokop Utama
2. Jln Krokop 2
3. Jln Jee Foh Utama
4. Jln Krokop 1
5. Jln Sukan
6. Roundabout Miri Unity Tower
7. Jln Merpati
8. Jln Slyvia
9. Jln Kingsway
10. Jln Padang
11. Jln Kubu
12. Jln Bendahara
13. Returning to Miri Tua Pek Kong Temple
Program schedule on the day of the parade:
6:00 AM: Staff assembly
7:00 AM: Prayer and offering ceremony
8:00 AM: Mazu golden statue relocation and dressing, sanctification of the palanquin
9:00 AM: Mazu officially sets out (estimated 1 hour to pier)
Sea patrol (estimated 3 hours)
Returning to the pier and setting off back to the temple (estimated 1 hour)
Seating ceremony, dressing completion
3:00 PM: Ceremony concludes successfully
