The Tianmen People also worship the Empress of Heaven, even for several hundred years, but the incense offerings at the Heavenly Empress Palace are not flourishing.
The main reason is that Tianmen People are usually reluctant to leave home.
The birthday celebration of the Empress of Heaven doesn't have any spectacular programs, because the usual street performances are already quite splendid, there's no need to rush to perform on this particular day.
The most lively event is the market at the gate of the Heavenly Empress Palace.
On March 23, at this time in the North, spring has just begun, and the seedlings are already planted in the fields, many rural people bring their local products to the city to exchange for some silver coins.
There is also a local saying that on this day if you go to the Heavenly Empress Palace to burn incense, it's especially effective for praying for children and marriage.
