From http://www.hongkongextras.com/_STANLEY.html:
KWUN YAM TEMPLE
Accessible by following the path and steps through Ma Hang Park, the Kwun Yum Temple, located on a hill, is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, to whom a large statute stands, sheltered by a pagoda next to the main temple.
Notes from LCSD:
The opening of the re-built temple on 7th April 1934 was reported on page 5 of The Hong Kong Telegraph, 1934-04-09:
NEW SIKH TEMPLE
OFFICIAL OPENING ON SATURDAY LAST
The newly erected Sikh Temple at Gap Road was officially opened by the Hon Mr E. D. C. Wolfe on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large number of local Sikh residents.
After the ceremony the Hon Mr Wolfe was presented with the golden key with which he opened the door.
Completion date from book 'Hong Kong Temples' by Ken Raby.
The Kwun Yum Temple is the most famous among the great number of them in the territory. It was built in 1873.
Earlier refered to as a Joss House, East Point.
Hi there,
Hi there,
I spotted these two K.I.L. 2004 Marker Stone located at the two corners of the temple facing Ma Tau Wai Road.
Photos later.
Best Regards,
T
Hi there,
Again there are three pieces of H.H.I.L. 168 Market Stones. One each at the two corners of the temple building on Station Street, and anothre in the back alley.
Best Regards,
T
