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In adjoining rooms are funeral chapels and scrolls honouring Kun Iam in pictures and calligraphy. Behind the temple are terraced gardens. In another hall is row of six Buddhist pusas. There are two side altars and large area which the keeper and his family use as living room. This temple is distinguished by beautiful tiled roofs and spectacular views from the upper gardens. Along the walls are statues of goddesses with children, brightly coloured and expressive clay figures of the 60 year gods.
For enquiries 853 Temples to the local Gods Throughout the whole city of Macau, small temples exist which altars have nametags of the gods that protect certain neighbourhoods. Aside altar has shrine to Kwan Tai. Beyond is courtyard decorated with frieze of writhing dragons, lotus filled pond and fine iron brazier. Along the walls are statues of goddesses with children, brightly coloured and expressive clay figures of the 60 year gods. The festival of Kwan Tai is celebrated on the 13th day of the sixth moon in June.
In another hall is row of six Buddhist pusas. Kun Iam in her fringedveil headdress is worshipped in one of the bestendowed and picturesque temples in Macau.
Hong Kung Miu Rua das Estalagens This temple stands in the bustling market square between Rua das Estalagens and Rua de Cinco de Outubro. Along the walls are statues of goddesses with children, brightly coloured and expressive clay figures of the 60 year gods. It is one of the biggest and wealthiest of Macaus temples with huge entrance gate and roofs clustered with porcelain figures. The monks live in adjoining building. In another hall is row of six Buddhist pusas. Beer and soft drinks are available and prices are very low.
The Lin Kai Temple supports hospital and poor peoples home. Lin Fung Miu is historically famous as the place where for centuries Chinese Mandarins from Guangdong Province would stay when they came to Macau. Up flight of steps and through moongate is the main altar, with the image of the Sleeping Buddha, small, gilded figure lying chin on hand.
This temple is distinguished by beautiful tiled roofs and spectacular views from the upper gardens. In another hall is row of six Buddhist pusas. Prior to the establishment of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Macao in the area surrounding the temple was the centre of Chinese trading in Macao. In one adjoining hall are goddesses associated with childbirth and rearing. The renowned visitor was Commissioner Lin Zexu, who spent of 3rd in Macau. He is attended by ThousandLi Eye and FavourableWind Ear. Stone lions guard the entrance.