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In addition to the Mazu Temple of Magao, another significant center of belief among the Matsu Islands residents is undeniably the Baoma Zunwang Temple. The Matsu Islands, already deeply influenced by Fujian's historical and cultural heritage in terms of architecture and cuisine, even have their primary deity "Baoma Zunwang" originally enshrined from Fujian. Baoma Zunwang was first established in the southern and northern sections of the islands during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and later further spread to Eastern Yon (East Ying Island). Today, Baoma Zunwang is the most prevalent deity across the Matsu Islands, with the total number of temples built by islanders—both large shrines and small household altars—even surpassing that of temples dedicated to Mazu. Some temples share space with the goddess Mazu at the Tianshou Palace or coexist with other deities. Among them, the Baoma Zunwang Temple in Shansongjing, Jieshou Village, Nan'gan Island demonstrates the highest popularity. Notably, this temple enshrines together seven different deities within one precinct. Countless legendary anecdotes about Baoma Zunwang have reinforced the people's deep faith in this deity, and despite modern-day Matsu islanders no longer relying on fishing for their livelihood, Baoma Zunwang continues to retain the unshaken reverence as the divine guardian against maritime disasters.