Tin Hau Temple, Coloane, Macau

Tin Hau Temple (11 November, 2007)


The Tin Hau Temple of Coloane is one of the three temples in Macau dedicated to the goddess Matsu. The other two are the famous A-Ma Temple in Macau peninsula and another in Taipa.

The goddess Matsu is a deity that is worshipped mostly by fishermen and seafarers, for protection on their journey out into the sea. Like many Chinese deities, it is personified by a real person, in this case, a young woman by the name of Lin Moniang. Matsu is worshipped throughout the southeastern coast of China, as well as in Taiwan, Vietnam and Malaysia.

Getting to Tin Hau Temple

Take bus 21 or 26 to Coloane village and then walk to Tin Hau Temple which is just a short distance to the south.

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