Sam's Exotic Travels
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The Smoke of Incense, Man Mo Temple - Street Scenes of Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Built in 1891, the Man Mo Temple is the first declared monument in the New Territories. The Temple was built by the Tsat Yeuk villagers and was once used by market administrators and for housing overnight guests. Careful restoration work by the Government and the Tsat Yeuk Rural Committee has given the Temple an authentic look. Dedicated to the Taoist gods of war and literature, the temple is a popular spot for older residents to gather and play mahjong or simply pass the time. As at the Man Mo Temple on Hong Kong Island, huge incense coils suspended from the temple's ceiling are purchased by worshippers and burn for more than 2 weeks.
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The Smoke of Incense, Man Mo Temple - Street Scenes of Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Built in 1891, the Man Mo Temple is the first declared monument in the New Territories. The Temple was built by the Tsat Yeuk villagers and was once used by market administrators and for housing overnight guests. Careful restoration work by the Government and the Tsat Yeuk Rural Committee has given the Temple an authentic look. Dedicated to the Taoist gods of war and literature, the temple is a popular spot for older residents to gather and play mahjong or simply pass the time. As at the Man Mo Temple on Hong Kong Island, huge incense coils suspended from the temple's ceiling are purchased by worshippers and burn for more than 2 weeks.