There are 53 neighborhoods within Tachia, and each has its own martial arts academy. For one and all, the spiritual life centers on the Chenlan Temple. In every neighborhood, they begin to polish their weapons and practice their moves after the Chinese New Year. Then before Mazu's birthday, their efforts become more focused on protecting Mazu.
百餘年來，以鎮瀾宮為信仰中心的大甲鎮五十三庄皆設有武館，每在農曆年過後，各庄頭就開始整軍備戰，擦亮兵器，練拳對打，一到媽祖生日前，便集結出動，為媽祖護駕。