Tuesday 11 February 2014

Man Mo Temple



The Man Mo Temple is a tribute to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo), both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students looking to succeed in the civil examinations of imperial China. These involved rigorous systems aimed at finding the best administrative officials to the state.
Built in 1847, this remains the largest Man Mo temple in Hong Kong.





























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  1. Grigori12 February 2014 at 18:46

    Are the styrofoam takeout containers for the Gods?

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  2. Marie W12 February 2014 at 20:41

    Yes ;-)) In Japan it would be a bottle of sake' and an apple. Styrofoam takeout is so much more exotic. I would like that if I were a god.

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  3. Grigori13 February 2014 at 19:30

    It would be a comfort me to know that God(s) eat take-out.

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  4. Marie W13 February 2014 at 20:12

    I think we might have the absolute proof that they do ;-))

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