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- Thian Hock Keng, built on a square site, is of traditional Chinese design whereby a group of buildings or pavilions cluster around the main courtyard.
- The construction of Thian Hock Keng was completed in 1840. The details of the temple’s history are recorded on stone steles inside the Entrance Hall.
- In 1840, the Thian Hock Keng Temple was founded and served as the center of Hokkien Chinese activities in Singapore.
- Like many Chinese temples, Thian Hock Keng has the standard layout of a three-hall typology, comprising an entrance hall, a main hall, and a rear hall.
- The Thian Hock Keng Temple was erected in 1821 by seamen grateful for safe passage, and stands where Singapore's waterfront used to be, before the land was...
- Thian Hock Keng Temple in Singapore is one of the most ancient places to worship Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess.
- In addition to its religious function, Thian Hock Keng is also a standing monument to the community spirit of Chinese pioneers in Singapore.
- By exploring the Thian Hock Keng Temple, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of Singapore’s multicultural identity and the contributions of its early settlers.
- One of the oldest and most important Hokkien temples in Singapore, Thian Hock Keng began as a humble joss house in 1821-22.
- The history of Thian Hock Keng Temple is a fascinating tale that combines multiple cultures, ancient Chinese mythology, Fujian architecture and so much more.
