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The A-ma Temple in Macau is a Taoist temple built in 1488 (during the Ming Dynasty) dedicated to Mazu or Matsu, the goddess of seafarers and fishermen. That explains why it stands facing the sea at the entrance of the inner harbor.

The temple is enlisted in UNESCO's World Heritage List.

(More photos below.)

- Lao Tzu (Chinese taoist Philosopher, founder of Taoism. 600 BC-531 BC)

JOSS STICKS
Joss sticks are a type of incense used in many East Asian and Southeast Asian countries, traditionally burned before a Chinese religious image, idol or shrine. They can also be burned in front of a door, or open window as an offering to heaven, or devas. In modern days, joss sticks can be used for any purpose, such as to enhance the smell of a room, or to light fire crackers. Joss sticks are religious materials in China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Korea, and Japan. The word "joss" is derived from the Latin deus (god) via Portuguese. Read more about joss sticks from Wikipedia. Another pic is shown below.

Photo taken at The Na Tcha Temple in Macau.

The Na Tcha Temple (Chinese: 大三巴哪吒廟), built in 1888, is a Buddhist and Taoist temple in Macau dedicated to the worship of the deity Na Tcha. Nezha, Na Zha or Nata (Chinese: 哪吒); is a Taoist protection deity, the trickster, originally of Chinese Buddhist mythology. His official Taoist name is "Marshal of the Central Altar" (中壇元帥). He was then given the title "Third Lotus Prince" (莲花三太子) after he became a deity.

The small traditional Chinese temple is a simple, single chamber building measuring 8.4 meters (28 ft) long and 4.51 meters (14.8 ft) wide. The entrance porch opens to the temple building measuring 5 meters (16 ft) in depth. The building is painted gray, with few ornamentations, except for paintings on walls under the entrance porch.

Na Tcha Temple is located behind the Ruins of St. Paul's, remains of a principal Jesuit cathedral in the region, serving as one of the best examples of Macau's multicultural identity. In 2005, the temple became one of the designated sites of the Historic Centre of Macau enlisted on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

- Wikipedia

- Lao Tzu (Chinese taoist Philosopher, founder of Taoism. 600 BC-531 BC)

Photo taken at the A-ma Temple in Macau.

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Seen and taken during the All Saints Day holiday in Davao Memorial Park, Davao City, Philippines.