2022 Taiwan Mazu Calendar

As the year of Xin Chou (辛丑) draws to a close, amidst the transition of bidding farewell and welcoming the new, why not pause for a moment to reflect on the fleeting year and look inward. During the months of the pandemic's outbreak this year, Chusstudio99 entered a period of focused creation. These days spent indoors gave rise to the theme "Inside, Outside." . Have you noticed how many Mazu temples across Taiwan stand "neighboring each other"? These temples are geographically close, regardless of whether they were founded by "Min Nan / Hakka," "folk / official," or established "inside / outside the city walls." She accompanied the pioneers across the strait, bringing the incense of faith. As people developed into settlements, with close ties to the land and each other, She acquired affectionate, whispered nicknames... Her compassion transcends history, ethnicity, age, and region, witnessing generations take root and flourish. Where She resides, there is a haven for the heart. Mazu, enshrined side by side, whether near or far, within or without, is a shared sanctuary of blessings. . With sincere wishes conveyed stroke by stroke, we usher in the new year, hoping to share these blessings with you from afar. May you move past the quietude of 2021 and embrace a prosperous new year! The "Taiwan Mazu Calendar," imbued with the warmest human touch, will accompany you every day in 2022. Do not forget the path from which you came; may your heart find peace. . ※ Calendar Specifications ※ *Issuing Unit | Chusstudio99 (Chusstudio99 Hand-painted x Win Design) *Dimensions | W17.5 x H26cm x 13 pages Stencil printing / Soy-based ink / Saddle-stitched binding / Punched holes / Includes hanging cord / Translucent vellum overlay on cover *Mazu Imagery and Cultural Heritage | Inspired by Mazu figures from Kinmen, Luk-er-men, Changhua, Zhunan, Yuanli, Douliu, and other locations. It also lists historically significant Mazu-related activities and registrations from various regions, ensuring you won't miss a chance to follow Mazu! *Photography Support | Wei-Tzu Chen, Wei-Ling Chang . About Stencil Printing | Stencil printing is the method used. For each color, a separate screen is prepared. Ink is brushed through the fine mesh. Subtle dot patterns in some color areas are characteristic, similar to screen printing or woodcut printing. Soy-based ink is used for printing, with each color applied individually. This results in slight misalignments in the artwork, giving the colors an imperfect uniformity. Where inks overlap, there might be a touch of color mixing, which contributes to the unique character of each piece.