Mazu Blessed Cake "Mazu Blessed Cake" is a kind of speciality product of Putian. In order to memorize the special kindness of Mazu, people have made various offerings to worship Goddess Mazu, while numerous overseas merchants also carry various offerings for worshipping. As time passes, such kind of pastry is now produced and sold in shops. Also known as "Mazu Blessed Cake", it has been granted the honorary title of "Pastry with Distinctive Chinese Feature" and "Renowned Pastry of China", and is a popular pastry of visitors. Mazu Feast Dishes In 1987, in order to celebrate the 1,000 anniversary of Mazu's immortality, 12 dishes are listed as "Mazu Feast Dishes" on September 8 (lunar calendar, the date when Mazu achieved immortality). In September 1990, Mazu Feast Dishes participated in the exhibition held on World Tourism Day. In 1991, Mazu Feast Dishes made a great hit on the "Mazu Pilgrimage Tourism Seminar" organized by the National Tourism Administration. Having been awarded the national patent, they enjoy good popularity among Mazu believers and tourists across the straits. In August 1993, the dishes were granted the Edison Invention Gold Prize of Chinese Scientific and Technological Achievements. In 1996, the dishes were listed in "Collection of Excellent Patented Technologies of China". |