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Podcast: News Bites
Episode: Mazu Train, Badger Coins, Golden Globes
Description: Hello everybody, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!
I'm Nancy Sun…
And I'm Trevor Tortomasi.
In today's news:
A goddess takes the train, a badger takes on a new job, and an actor takes home an award.
All that and more, coming up next.
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媽祖搭火車 遶境平溪
Mazu Statues Ride Vintage Train for Festival
Dozens of Mazu statues took a special trip to New Taipei.
Mazu is a sea goddess.
Many people believe she protects (保護) fishermen and others who need her help.
There are many Mazu temples (媽祖廟) in Taiwan.
And many will hold a pilgrimage (遶境、朝聖) for Mazu.
But this past weekend, 25 Mazu statues went on a very...