Thien Hau Pagoda

Located in the center of Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple was built by the Cantonese Congregation in 1760 in order to express their gratitude to this Goddess for her protection during their immigration trip to Vietnam by sea. Huge circles of incense, some of which are one meter in diameter and can burn for a whole month, are hung in the main sanctuary.
Apparently one of the most active in Cholon, it's dedicated to Thien Hau (also known as Tuc Goi La Ba). It is said that Thien Hau has the ability to travel over oceans on a mat and ride on clouds. Thus she is able to save people on the high seas. The 2 land turtles that live here are said to be the protectors of the pagoda. There are intricate ceramic friezes above the roof line of the inner courtyard. Two miniature wooden structures in which a small figure of Thien Hau is paraded on the 23rd day of the 3rd lunar month are located near the large braziers. On the main dais are 3 figures of Thien Hau, one in front of each other, each flanked by 2 servants or guardians. To the left of the dais is a bed for Thien Hau, to the right, a scaled down boat and the Goddess Long Mau (Protector of Mothers & Newborns).

Very close to Chinatown you will find this 18th-century temple dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea and Protector of Sailors. Of special note is a scale model boat commemorating the first Chinese arriving from Canton, and a whimsical ceramic frieze lining the roofs above the inner courtyard

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