Dates and scale
The 11th Global Mazu Culture Forum is scheduled to run from October 31 to November 2 in Putian, in southeast China's Fujian Province. Its programme consists of a main forum, 10 thematic forums and supporting events, with 13 additional venues. Overseas guests are expected from 47 countries and regions.
Ocean model released openly
Version 2.0 of the Mass Conservation Ocean Model (MaCOM), described in the announcement as developed independently by China, will be unveiled at the forum and made open-source worldwide. A ceremony will hand over an integrated smart terminal for China's MAZU meteorological early warning solution to Sri Lanka, and the first Mazu scholarships will be awarded to support the training of meteorological professionals worldwide.
Reach of the warning system
The release said, citing Chinese meteorological authorities, that as of October 2026 the MAZU early warning solution had been deployed in eight countries, among them Pakistan, Ethiopia and the Solomon Islands, while more than 50 other countries were accessing it through a cloud platform.
Sao Paulo sub-forum and tourism festival
A sub-forum in Sao Paulo will address Mazu culture and China-Brazil cultural exchanges, presenting the city's legislative outcomes concerning Mazu Day and releasing an initiative on academic exchanges concerning Mazu culture and maritime civilization. Thematic forums will cover the marine economy, ecological conservation and women's development, with planned releases including a 2026 report on China's maritime culture and a white paper on green, high-quality island development. The forum will also seek to advance a framework agreement on mangrove conservation and restoration and the establishment of a Mazu protection fund.
Held alongside the forum, the 28th Meizhou Mazu Cultural Tourism Festival will broadcast its opening ceremony live worldwide for the first time, showcasing Mazu sacrificial rituals, a national intangible cultural heritage item. The dance drama Mazu will make its world premiere in Putian.