Name: Kun Iam Storehouse Opening (Guan Yin Opens the Treasury)
Start: 2017-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-02-22T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Kun Iam Tong Temple (Puji Chan Yuan / Pou Chai Sim Un)

About This Event

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The Opening of Kun Iam Storehouse

The annual 'Open Treasures' ritual is a unique tradition dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kun Iam (Guan Yin). Derived from southern Chinese folklore with strong local Macau characteristics, this event is centered around the Kun Iam Tong Temple (Pou Chai Sim Un / Puji Chan Yuan), one of the three oldest temples in Macau.

Believers gather for an overnight vigil, praying from the evening of the 21st until the morning of the 22nd to 'return money', 'borrow money,' and beseech protection and prosperity for the coming year. The air is filled with incense, and temporary stalls selling ritual items appear outside the temple.

Key Information

Event Date (Lunar Calendar): The 26th day of the first lunar month.
Event Date (2017): February 22, 2017.
Main Ritual Period: From 11:00pm on February 21 until the morning of February 22.
Primary Venue: Kun Iam Tong Temple (Puji Chan Yuan / Pou Chai Sim Un), also known as Mong Ha (Wang Xia) Guanyintang.

Incense & Pinwheel Stalls

To facilitate worshippers, temporary stalls are set up for purchasing ritual items like incense and pinwheels.

Date & Time: February 21 at 8:00pm to February 22 at 7:00am.
Location: The pavement in front of Kun Iam Tong Temple, Avenida do Coronel Mesquita.
Enquiries: Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) - www.iacm.gov.mo.