Air Itam Tua Pek Kong Temple is a temple in Air Itam dedicated to the Taoist god of prosperity. Officially known as the Bao Xing Xian Yan Tua Pek Kong Temple (Traditional Chinese: 寶興仙岩大伯公, Simplified Chinese: 宝兴仙岩大伯公)is located in Air Itam Village. As with most Taoist communities, Air Itam has a Tua Pek Kong temple, as the deity is regarded as a protector of the settlement. The Air Itam Tua Pek Kong Temple comprises two shrines. One is beside Jalan Balik Pulau at the bottom of the hill, while another is on the hill slope about 45 minutes from the bottom shrine.
Front porch, Air Itam Tua Pek Kong Temple (19 February 2005)
Getting there
From the Air Itam market, go straight until junction with Jalan Balik Pulau. Turning left takes you to Kek Lok Si Temple. Turn right, and you see the Air Itam Tua Pek Kong Gateway to your left.
Entrance to the Air Itam Tua Pek Kong Temple (18 January 2009)
Updates on the Air Itam Tua Pek Kong
31 August 2022
The Air Itam Tua Pek Kong is believed to have been established in 1862, because it celebrated its 160th anniversary in 2022. This was done at quite a large scale, with a celebration tent erected at the Ayer Itam Car Park. The image of the deity was installed there, and across from it, a stage was also built for live music performance for the entertainment of the deity.
Air Itam Tua Pek Kong 160th Anniversary (31 August 2022)
Air Itam Tua Pek Kong 160th Anniversary (31 August 2022)
Air Itam Tua Pek Kong 160th Anniversary (31 August 2022)
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