Because of Matzu's appeal, at 6 a.m. on the 24th, the entire neighborhood gathers at the temple's gate with lighted sticks of incense, hoping that Matzu will lead all of their household deities heavenward. It is hoped that they will have strength in numbers when collectively appealing to the Jade Emperor to treat the good folk of the district benevolently.
在媽祖的號召下，二十四日清晨六點，全庄的民眾備妥香燭匯集於廟門口，讓媽祖帶著家家戶戶共同庇護庄民的眾神明，相招有伴，群策群力，一同向玉帝爭取更大的賜福給媽祖宮庄這一群可愛的信徒。