Yau Ma Tei is an area in the Yau Tsim Mong district. It was one of the first areas to be developed after the British acquired Kowloon in 1860.
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At Public Square Street, there is a
famous Tin Hau Temple built in 1876.
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Tin Hau temple |
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This is one the most famous of the over sixty Tin Hau Temples that can
be found in Hong Kong.
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Tin Hau temple |
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Officially no photography is allowed inside the temple. A formal request to the temple committee needs to be submitted.
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Its location in the middle of urban Yau Ma Tei seems strange, but a long time ago,
before land reclamation, it was on the harbour front. People continue to worship Tin Hau here.
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Tin Hau temple |
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This beautiful and old temple is dedicated to the Goddess of Seafarers
Tin Hau.
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Tin Hau temple |
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The Tin Hau temple in Yau Ma Tei is divided into three sections. Only one of these is actually
devoted to Tin Hau.
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Tin Hau temple |
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The other two sections are dedicated to Shing Wong, the god of the city and To Tei, the god of the earth.
Outside Yau Ma Tei's Tin Hau temple, there are altars and statues that local people
come to venerate.
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Tin Hau temple |
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The adjacent "Temple Street" featuring the famous night market
was named due to the presence of the Tin Hau Temple.
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Tin Hau temple entrance |
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Surrounded by urban hype, this old temple sits in a small and concreted park usually.
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Tin Hau temple |
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The famous Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei was built in 1876.
The Temple is at Public Square street.
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Tin Hau temple entrance |
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Tin hau is the goddess of seafearers.Before Yau Ma Tei area was a shallow bay but
with land reclamations sea is now far.
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Tin Hau temple |
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Tin hau, goddess of seafearers, altar is located in the main hall.
Local earth gods are present in adjacent halls.
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Tin Hau temple |
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Various offerings can also be done outside Tin Hau temple
to various Chinese deities and gods.
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Tin Hau temple |
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In Yau Ma Tei area, there is a special Jade Market, which attracts many people.
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Many Chinese people believe that jade can protect from evil
spirits and calm emotions.
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Jade market |
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Bunches of tangerine peel set to dry and for later use in cooking.
it is thought to improve digestion also.
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Street market |
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One of the entrance to the famous Jade Market in Yau Ma Tei. Many shops in the
surrounding area are selling jade also.
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Jade market |
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