ManMoTemple, originally uploaded by tgolamb.
Man Mo Temple was built in the 1840s and is one of the oldest in Hong Kong. 'Man Mo' means civil and military, and the temple is dedicated to the God of Literature Man Cheong and the God of War Kuan Ti. Man Mo Temple is used by both Buddhist and Taoist.
ManMoTemple2, originally uploaded by tgolamb.
Huge hanging bell shaped coils of incense are burned by the devout. The temple is normally enveloped in smoke and the scent of burning incense. This can be quite overpowering to some, who find it necessary to take some quick photos and leave.
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