How to draw a handwritten newspaper about the history of Mazu

The drawing method of Mazu’s history handwritten newspaper is as follows:

1. Draw a border: Draw a suitable border on the paper. You can choose wavy lines, clouds and other ocean-related images. The pattern serves as a border to highlight Mazu’s relationship with the ocean. Draw a title: Draw a title at the top or center of the paper. You can choose a gorgeous font and color to highlight the topic.

2. Draw illustrations: Select an appropriate position on the paper to draw illustrations, which can include Mazu’s portrait, Mazu Palace and other patterns related to Mazu. Illustrations should be concise and clear, highlighting the theme. Add text: Add relevant text around the illustration or border, which can include Mazu’s life, deeds, cultural connotation and other information. The text should be concise, clear and easy to understand.

3. Improve the details: After completing the painting and text, improve the details, such as adding wave patterns to the border, adding pinyin or notes to the text, etc. The handwritten newspaper should highlight the theme and highlight the historical and cultural connotation of Mazu. The handwritten newspaper should be concise and clear, not overly complex or cumbersome. When writing handwritten newspapers, you should pay attention to color matching and choose bright colors and appropriate patterns to highlight the theme.

Related knowledge about Mazu

1. Mazu is the most influential patron saint of navigation in China. She was born into a prominent family in Putian. She was smart and studious since she was a child. When she grew up, she was proficient in medical skills, good at navigation, and willing to help others. She was called a goddess by the locals. The image of Mazu gradually formed and was passed down. In paintings and sculptures, Mazu is usually depicted as a dignified, beautiful and energetic female figure.

2. Mazu ran in the sea all her life, rescuing people in emergencies and rescuing many fishing boats and merchant ships in rough waves. She will also appear in rough seas and protect ships from crossing the border safely. Whenever sailors encounter emergencies such as storms and waves at sea, if they shout to Mazu for help, Mazu will appear in the clouds to rescue fishing boats and merchant ships. Navigators of all ages sincerely respect Mazu and regard her as the patron saint of navigation.

3. According to historical records, after Mazu passed away, people missed her and commemorated her, so they built a temple on the seaside to worship her, and called the temple Mazu Temple. The earliest Mazu temple was built on Meizhou Island in Putian County, Xinghua County, Fujian Province during the Song Dynasty. Since then, every year on the 23rd day of the third lunar month and the 9th day of the ninth lunar month, people will gather at the Mazu Temple to hold temple fairs to express their respect and commemoration of Mazu.