A-Ma Temple : Photos tagged as temple

A-Ma Temple

Situated at the base of Penha Peninsula is A-Ma Temple, built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The temple is dedicated to the sacred goddess A-Ma, which later was transliterated into 'Macau' by the Portuguese and so became the Portuguese name for Macau. Today this old-time temple is a symbol of Macau and devout worshipers visit the temple to pray for good luck.

• Date: 9 January 2009
• Photographer: HelenaK: gallery
• Uploaded: 13th Feb 2009
• Location: Macau: gallery
• Tags: temple
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