{"id":468,"date":"2017-06-07T08:33:15","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T00:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2017\/06\/07\/thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class\/"},"modified":"2017-06-07T08:33:15","modified_gmt":"2017-06-07T00:33:15","slug":"thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class\/","title":{"rendered":"THAT&#8217;S a Holy Journey! Chinese Relics Travelling Business Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Passengers of a recent flight from China to Malaysia were somewhat puzzled to be joined by three Chinese deities in their air travel.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Passengers of a recent flight from China to Malaysia were somewhat puzzled to be joined by three Chinese deities in their air travel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fk7CjCbRYzXRR6_ZtbWN9dxRk9SV?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"814.2058823529412\" width=\"589\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class\/#The_Chinese_god_of_the_sea_Mazu_Photo_Thean_hou_temple\" title=\"The Chinese god of the sea Mazu Photo:Thean hou temple\">The Chinese god of the sea Mazu Photo:Thean hou temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class\/#Qianliyan_and_Shunfenger_Photo_Thean_hou_temple\" title=\"Qianliyan and Shunfeng&#8217;er. &nbsp; Photo: Thean hou temple\">Qianliyan and Shunfeng&#8217;er. &nbsp; Photo: Thean hou temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class\/#Photos_show_the_relics_onboard_the_flight_from_Xiamen_China_to_Kuala_Lumpur_Malaysia_Photo_Thean_hou_temple\" title=\"Photos show the relics onboard the flight from Xiamen, China to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Photo:Thean hou temple\">Photos show the relics onboard the flight from Xiamen, China to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Photo:Thean hou temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class\/#Passengers_The_relics_even_had_their_own_boarding_passes_with_their_names_on_Photo_Dailymail\" title=\"Passengers: The relics even had their own boarding passes with their names on Photo:Dailymail\">Passengers: The relics even had their own boarding passes with their names on Photo:Dailymail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class\/#The_Chinese_god_of_the_sea_Mazu_and_her_guardians_Qianliyan_and_Shunfenger_Photo_Thean_hou_temple\" title=\"The Chinese god of the sea Mazu and her guardians Qianliyan and Shunfeng&#8217;er Photo:Thean hou temple\">The Chinese god of the sea Mazu and her guardians Qianliyan and Shunfeng&#8217;er Photo:Thean hou temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class\/#Important_relic_The_Meizhou_Mazu_idol_is_currently_on_a_tour_of_Malaysia_and_Singapore_Photo_Dailymail\" title=\"Important relic: The Meizhou Mazu idol is currently on a tour of Malaysia and Singapore Photo:Dailymail\">Important relic: The Meizhou Mazu idol is currently on a tour of Malaysia and Singapore Photo:Dailymail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/thats-a-holy-journey-chinese-relics-travelling-business-class\/#Devotees_make_an_offering_with_joss_sticks_to_the_idol_of_Chinese_sea_goddess_Mazu_Photo_Dailymail\" title=\"Devotees make an offering with joss sticks to the idol of Chinese sea goddess Mazu Photo:Dailymail\">Devotees make an offering with joss sticks to the idol of Chinese sea goddess Mazu Photo:Dailymail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Chinese_god_of_the_sea_Mazu_Photo_Thean_hou_temple\"><\/span>The Chinese god of the sea Mazu Photo:Thean hou temple<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>On board the Xiamen Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur, was Chinese sea goddess Mazu, also known as Matsu, accompanied by her two guardians, Qian Li Yan and Shun Feng Er. The deities are revered by locals as protectors of fishermen and sailors.<\/p>\n<p>Qianliyan is considered to have &#8216;eyes that can see a thousand miles&#8217; while Shunfeng&#8217;er is believed to have &#8216;ears that hear from far away.&#8217;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FqNdvKdd2qsKL9RC1wEFXrvPwsPD?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"814.2058823529412\" width=\"589\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qianliyan_and_Shunfenger_Photo_Thean_hou_temple\"><\/span>Qianliyan and Shunfeng&#8217;er. &nbsp; Photo: Thean hou temple<span style=\"font-size: 10px;\"><\/span><br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>According to The Straits Times, a the price of a plane ticket for the relics was 2,091 yuan (\u00a3238) per seat.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s thought that they travelled business class due to their size. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"33.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FgC2vgUpdt39MayZpa2Wr7GFXDeD?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"671\" width=\"634\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos_show_the_relics_onboard_the_flight_from_Xiamen_China_to_Kuala_Lumpur_Malaysia_Photo_Thean_hou_temple\"><\/span>Photos show the relics onboard the flight from Xiamen, China to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Photo:Thean hou temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>Images show the relics on board the flight surrounded by fellow passengers. They were flown from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"44.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FmhPN1FQLoPgr9G13zARaHfPzHL4?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"476\" width=\"589\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passengers_The_relics_even_had_their_own_boarding_passes_with_their_names_on_Photo_Dailymail\"><\/span>Passengers: The relics even had their own boarding passes with their names on Photo:Dailymail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>They were accompanied by a strong entourage of 130 people who are involved in the transfer of the relics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"55.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fq1BcbW5B1EbMPpk-HkXp9Uk2vue?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Chinese_god_of_the_sea_Mazu_and_her_guardians_Qianliyan_and_Shunfenger_Photo_Thean_hou_temple\"><\/span>The Chinese god of the sea Mazu and her guardians Qianliyan and Shunfeng&#8217;er Photo:Thean hou temple<br \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>A procession was held in Kuala Lumpur before the statues were brought to the Thean Hou temple in Melacca on July 3.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"6.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FqBdisTuBX-6s2Xnbkt8O_Fbis6C?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_relic_The_Meizhou_Mazu_idol_is_currently_on_a_tour_of_Malaysia_and_Singapore_Photo_Dailymail\"><\/span>Important relic: The Meizhou Mazu idol is currently on a tour of Malaysia and Singapore Photo:Dailymail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>The temple wrote on its website: &#8216;Mazu will start off in Malacca for a short 3-day trip full of activities, part of the first leg of Mazu&#8217;s cultural exchange trip.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The event marked Mazu\u2019s \u201crevisit\u201d to the Maritime Silk Road, with Malaysia being the first destination for the series of trips lined up for the traveling deities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"7.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fozy5isnGq_A7lqXxy4GdIFbtNX9?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"442\" width=\"589\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Devotees_make_an_offering_with_joss_sticks_to_the_idol_of_Chinese_sea_goddess_Mazu_Photo_Dailymail\"><\/span>Devotees make an offering with joss sticks to the idol of Chinese sea goddess Mazu Photo:Dailymail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p>\u201cThis is basic respect we have for the culture of Goddess Mazu,\u201d &nbsp;a spokesperson who received the statues in Malaysia was quoted as saying. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"GIC QR.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlXXlKXBxtykYAuKbjvAxKMwIbVH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" height=\"488.9643463497453\" width=\"450\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Passengers of a recent flight from China to Malaysia were somewhat puzzled to be joined by three Chinese deities in their air travel. 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