信仰之旅
Every spring, many people in Taiwan look forward to the Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage.
每年春天，許多人期待白沙屯媽祖進香活動。
anticipate(v.)預期、期待pilgrimage(n.)進香、朝聖之旅Mecca(n.)～的聖地
In 2026, the journey will start late on the night of April 12 and last for eight days and seven nights.
2026年進香將於4月12日深夜啟程，為期八天七夜。
last(v.)持續lasting(adj.)持久的
People call Mazu’s sedan chair the “pink supercar” because it moves quickly and has a pink cover.
信徒稱媽祖鑾轎為「粉紅超跑」，因為行進速度快且有粉紅色遮布。
call...+N.:稱呼～為～=describe…as…cover(n.)遮蓋物、封面from cover to cover從頭到尾don’t judge a book by its cover勿以貌取人
Tens of thousands of believers may follow Mazu on foot during the trip.
屆時可能會有數萬名信徒徒步跟隨媽祖。
tens of thousands of數以萬計的、成千上萬的believer(n.)信徒、信奉者on foot徒步／in bare feet光腳
The pilgrimage is special because there is no fixed route or schedule. The sedan chair moves according to Mazu’s will.
這項活動的特色是沒有固定路線與時間表，一切依媽祖旨意前進。
one of a kind獨一無二的fixed(adj.)固定的route(n.)路線／take an alternative route走替代路線have a tight／hectic schedule有繁忙的日程表according to根據、依照will(n.)意願against one’s will違背某人的意願／at will隨心所欲地
Sometimes it stops at shops, schools, or houses to rest.
鑾轎有時會停在店家、學校或民宅休息。
rest(v.)(n.)休息take a rest／break／breather休息一下down time休息、放鬆時間
People may offer food or a place to stay.
沿途民眾可能提供食物或住宿。
accommodation(n.)住宿
The trip is exciting but also challenging because participants walk many kilometers and need strong willpower and good shoes.
旅程既令人振奮又充滿挑戰，因為參與者需徒步數公里，需要堅強的意志力與合適的鞋子。
thrilling(adj.)令人興奮的challenging(adj.)有挑戰性的／challenged(adj.)傷殘的financially challenged財務狀況不佳的physically challenged身體有殘疾的／mentally challenged心智有障礙的participate in參加=take part in／engage inwillpower(n.)意志力=a will of iron
People can register to join the pilgrimage between March 11 and April 9, 2026, at Baishatun Gongtian Temple. The fee is about 700 NT dollars.
民眾可於2026年3月11日至4月9日前往白沙屯拱天宮報名，費用約700元。
register for(v.)註冊=sign up forapproximately(adv.)大約
Joining the pilgrimage is not only a religious experience but also a way to feel Taiwanese culture, community spirit, and hospitality along the road.
進香活動也是體驗台灣文化、社區精神與人情味的方式。
religious(adj.)宗教的、虔誠的hospitality(n.)好客／hospitality industry旅館、餐飲服務業hospitable(adj.)好客的、友好的along the way沿路上