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Temple of the Goddess A-Ma

Temple of the Goddess A-Ma in Macau

Probably the oldest Chinese temple in Macau, this place of worship situated beneath Barra Hill at the entrance of the Inner Harbour is dedicated to A-Ma (also known as Tin Hau by some worshippers), the goddess of seafarers and fishermen. It is built on the spot where she first set foot on land in Macau. (The name Macau was derived from the name of this goddess (A-Ma-Gao), shortened as Macau.) This is actually a complex of temples also dedicated to Kun Iam, the Goddess of Mercy and also other deities. At the entrance is a large rock which was engraved a traditional image of a sailing junk which was believed to have carried A-Ma and its passengers onboard, through typhoons and storms to safety while sailing across to Macau.



 

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