As the time for the visit nears, preparations get in gear. Residents hang a big red banner from the archway over the main street to announce the procession that will mark the visit. The atmosphere is full of excitement and happiness, not unlike during the preparations for a wedding.
在祭典儀式籌備期間，當鎮上大街的牌坊掛起寫有「白礁謁祖遶境祭典活動」等字眼的紅布條後，居民便像跟著辦喜事般地動了起來。