About This Event

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Overview

Experience the rich tapestry of Macau's traditional temple festivals and culture. This month offers a unique opportunity to visit and pay respects at three of Macau's most famous ancient temples: A-Ma Temple, Kun Iam Temple (Temple of the Goddess of Mercy), and Lin Fong Temple.

Featured Temples & Festivals

A-Ma Temple: Part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Historic Centre of Macau."
Kun Iam Temple (Temple of the Goddess of Mercy): Listed in the Macau Heritage Register. The current structure dates back to 1627.
Lin Fong Temple: Also listed in the Macau Heritage Register.

Key Festivals & Dates (July 2013)

Feast of Wei Tuo (Skanda): July 10. Celebrated at Lin Fong Temple, honoring the armored guardian deity.
Feast of Sin Fong (General Sin Fong & Dragon-King): July 13. Celebrated at Sin Fong Temple.
Feast of Lu Ban (Master Carpenter): July 20. Celebrated at Lu Ban Temple, a significant festival for construction trades.
Feast of Kun Iam (Goddess of Mercy): July 26. The most important festival this month, celebrating the goddess's enlightenment. Kun Iam Temple will be bustling with worshippers.

Temple Highlights

Kun Iam Temple: Don't miss the famous "Laughing Buddha" statue and the "Lovers' Tree" of intertwined banyan branches.
Lin Fong Temple: Visit the adjacent "Lin Zexu Memorial Museum" and the historic platform where the Qing official Lin Zexu met with Portuguese authorities.
Sin Fong Temple: Houses an ancient bell cast during the Qing Dynasty's Xianfeng era.