Man Mo Temple

In Hong Kong, there is Man Mo Temple, where includes three parts: Man Mo Temple, Lit Shing Kung and Kung Sor. They were built within 1847 and 1862 (Tung Wah Group of Hospitals). “Man” and “Mo” are the sound of the Cantonese which mean literature and war.

Development

Located on the Sheung Wan Route of the Central and Western Heritage Trail, the temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong. Each year, Directors of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals perform traditional Autumn Sacrificial Rites at Man Mo Temple to pray for the people of Hong Kong.[1] http://www.hong-kong-hotels.ws/attractions/temples.htm

Architectural Merit

The architecture of Man Mo Temple is same with the style of traditional Chinese temples. It is “two-hall-three bay fronted by two granite drum platforms”. And, the left side of Man Mo Temple is Lit Shing Kung which is “three-hall-two courtyard structure”. This planning and design is the traditional Chinese architecture. Furthermore, the building materials of this temple are ceramic figurine, granite carvings, wood carvings, plaster and lots of treasurable sources.

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