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Lin Kai Temple in Macau, China is a place of prime importance for the people
of China since late 1600's. An established religious shrine by the beginning
of 1700, this is one of the older temples in Macau. The Lin Kai Temple is not
only famous from the religious point of view, but also important in the tourist
annals of China.
Lin Kai Temple in Macau, China is located on the Estrada do Repouso square
of the Patane district in Macau. The temple's front is granite with beautiful
carvings on the wall. Two huge statues of Chinese lions guard the roof. Ua Kong,
the god to shield against fire, is the temple's chief deity. Like the most temples
in Macau, this one has also a shrine of Kun Iam. A section of the temple is
dedicated to the goddess of fertility. The Lin Kai Temple holds the exhibition
of more than 60 different "year gods" -- each one symbolizing one
year in the Chinese astrological chart. Lastly, there is a corridor dedicated
to the Taoist Monkey god.
Lin Kai Temple maintains a hospital and a domicile for the poor. The festival
of Ua Kuong is observed on the 28th day of the ninth moon. During the festival,
the images of the god and goddess are carried on the streets of Macau in a colorful
procession. Dragon dances and lion dances are performed on the streets. The
festival attracts many tourists from Japan, Taiwan, China and Korea.
Plan your Macau tour and take pleasure in the scenic spots in the isles of
Macau, China, Asia. Asiarooms offers online information on Macau travel. For
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