Monday, October 18, 2010

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Amazed with the gabled roofs, with curved ridges and eaves,
decorated with mythological figures, animals, birds
and flowers in coloured glass and porcelain
Looking out from the temple
Superb wood carvings
Lion stone statue at the main entrance of the temple
The tall high pole at the front of the temple
It's all about Cheng Hoon Teng Temple ~ the oldest temple in the country
It was built in 1646, located in Jalan Tokong (Temple Street)
The temple is dedicated to Kwan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy
Ma Choe Poh, the Queen of Heavan and protector of fishermen and sailors;
the red faced Kwan Ti, god of war,
patron of literature and upholder of justice;
and Sui Tai, the golden faced Goddess of Wealth.
The temple was managed well by the locals there
The surrounding, the furnitures, the statues are all in well condition and clean.

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