Kwan Kung Pavilion, Chinese temple in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong.
Kwan Kung Pavilion is a temple on Cheung Chau Island in Hong Kong, built in 1973. Its pavilion-shaped structure is painted red with a roof of green glazed tiles. Inside stands an eight-foot statue of Kwan Tai carved from a single piece of camphor wood, and in front is an incense burner decorated with two dragons.
The temple was established in 1973 on Cheung Chau Island as a dedication to Kwan Tai, the Chinese god of war and wealth. It has remained an established shrine, venerated by generations of island residents since its creation.
The pavilion serves as a gathering place where local residents come to request blessings for protection, success, and financial prosperity. Visitors light incense sticks and leave offerings as expressions of their devotion.
The temple is accessible via Kwun Yam Wan Road on the island and can be reached on foot from nearby areas. It is recommended to check opening hours in advance since times may vary seasonally or for special occasions.
The pavilion's name avoids the word "temple": the trustees registered it as a ting (pavilion) partly to keep the Chinese Temples Committee from taking control of it. The Kwan Kung Chung Yi Ting Property Management Committee was set up instead, with its address above the first chairman's cha chaan teng.
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