Hung Shing Temple, Cheung Chau [1813- ]

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Hung Shing is a deity with high regard in Southern China, also named the “God of the South Sea”. Worshipers believe Hung Shing could save them from maritime distress.

The temple was built by local fishermen in 1813, it underwent a major renovation in 1875. Source and further reading here.

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