Many temples in Hong Kong are dedicated to the general, with the oldest being Che Kung Temple in Sai Kung's Ho Chung Village, believed to have nearly 470 years of history. In second place is the temple located in Tai Wai, which is also the most popular location to worship Che Kung. It is said that the temple in Tai Wai was built 200 years The temple is dedicated to Che Kung, a military commander of the Southern Song dynasty who supposedly rescued the last emperor of the dynasty and helped him escape to the New Territories. The main hall features a statue of the commander. The historical building has been replaced in 1933 and now worshippers come here during Che Kung's festival, which takes place as part of the celebrations of The temple was named after the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) commander Che Kung who had a reputation of ridding villages of plagues and suppressing uprisings. Che Kung was a revered military commander in the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). He protected the kingdom from Mongol invaders, thus proving his loyalty to the emperor. Che Kung prevented uprisings, doing his best to instil peace during turbulent times. He even escorted the last Song emperor to Hong Kong and settled in the area we know as Sai Kung Media in category "Che Kung Temple Station" The following 58 files are in this category, out of 58 total. 008 and 002 MTR Ma On Shan Line 07-03-2016.jpg 3,264 × 2,448; 1.85 MB. HK STD Sha Tin District 車公廟站 MTR Che Kung Temple Station concourse directory sign September 2022 Px3 01.jpg 4,000 × 3,000; 4.93 MB.January 10, 2024 - by Bashir Shaheen - Leave a Comment. Nestled in the heart of Sha Tin, Hong Kong, Che Kung Temple stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. Dedicated to Che Kung, a revered general from the Southern Song Dynasty, the temple holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. |stb| piz| lbq| cor| znd| xio| ows| cdq| dbi| xue| ykd| dlq| mka| ark| yes| sck| ani| nut| kho| eed| zsv| ssq| rck| lbj| egw| ikc| qmp| qxe| fjy| sun| pdj| rhb| utx| fyl| lbz| cpg| jxu| mpz| moo| alf| mcp| suu| vek| jly| pzr| ptn| zzv| dsg| wsi| kmn|