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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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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The other two sections are dedicated to Shing Wong, the god of the city and To Tei, the god of the earth.
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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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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, goddess of seafearers, altar is located in the main hall.
Local earth gods are present in adjacent halls.
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Various offerings can also be done outside Tin Hau temple
to various Chinese deities and gods.
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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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Bunches of tangerine peel set to dry and for later use in cooking.
it is thought to improve digestion also.
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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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