the original of firecraker in macau A-Ma Temple
the original of burns the firecracker, drive out the bad luck, in macau A-Ma Temple.
Macau's name is derived from A-Ma-Gau or Place of A-Ma and this temple dedicated to the seafarers' goddess dates from the early 16th century.
According to legend, A-Ma, a poor girl looking for passage to Canton, was refused by the wealthy junk owners but a lowly fisherman took her on board. A storm blew up and wrecked all but the boat carrying the girl.
On arrival in Macau she vanished, to reappear as a goddess, on the spot where the fishermen built her temple.
It consists of prayer halls, pavilions and courtyards built into the boulder-strewn hill and connected by winding paths through moon gates and tiny gardens. At the entrance is a large rock on which is engraved a traditional sailing junk. On other boulders are carved red characters invoking the gods or repeating a prayer.
Three of the four pavilions are dedicated to A-Ma and contain some fine statues of the goddess together with a model of a junk with cannons, brass vessels and chapels to Buddhist and Taoist gods. The top shrine honours Kun Iam. This temple is distinguished by beautiful tiled roofs and spectacular views from the upper gardens. The festival of A-Ma takes place on the 23rd day of the 3rd moon (April or May).
Firecrackers, to scare away evil spirits, are exploded in the entrance courtyard to greet tour groups and lions dances are performed here on weekends.
Sven & Torty's Journey to Zhanjiang - Episode 3: Something Old, Something New
Hi, welcome back for another episode about Zhanjing. This is the last episode of this travel series, also the most exciting one.
In this episode, Sven and I visited most of the local attractions in the city.
We also to went to Techeng Island to have a walk, but because of the departure schedule of the ferry, we only had 15 minutes there. It was still amazing to see the city from the island. We also visited Zhanjiang Fisherman's Wharf, a new project in the city, it looks pretty cool.
I learned more about this city, the city isn't that fancy compare to other big cities in China, but it has its own charm. It was such a great experience.
If you are planning to visit the city, I hope our series could give you some ideas where to go.
Places that have been shown in this episode:
- Chikan/Chek Hom Old Street:
(Dazhong Road, Minzhu Road , Zhongxing Street,
Wall of Windmill, Rongguangli Alley, Qifang Street,
Pier 4, Pier 5, Pier 6, Pier 7, , Datong Street, Jing Street,
Former Site of Dachang Shop on Datong Street)
- Chamber of Commerce building of Guangzhouwan
- Former Site of French Minister Department in Guangzhouwan/Kouang-Tchéou-Wan
- Former Headquarters French Army in Guangzhouwan/Kouang-Tchéou-Wan
- Cathedral of St. Victor/Xiashan Catholic Cathedral
- Zhanjiang Time Square
- Haibin Park/Seashore Park
- French Culture Street
- Haibin Pier
- Zhanjiang Port
- Techeng Island
- Gospel Church
- Renmin/People's Avenue
- People's Square
- Zhanjiang People's Congress
- KFC (Yifu International Plaza)
- Haibin Amusement Park
- Zhanjiang Fisherman's Wharf
- Sheraton Zhanjiang Hotel
- Zhenjiang International Convention And Exhibition Center
- Jinsha Bay Walk/Seascape Long Corridor
- Jinsha Bay Beach
- Houhai Park
- Poly Houhai Long Corridor
- Zhanjiang Sports Center
- Black-billed Gull Cruise Ship Pier
- Poly Grand Mansion
- Zhanjiang Sports Center
- Zhanjiang West Railway Station
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Let's try. Who k not heart - Disaster of Hurricane No 6 HATO - It's dangerous
According to the Macao government official website, three men were killed in connection with heavy rains and gales from Hurricane No. 6 HATO. There are still two missing.
On Wednesday morning, HATO landed on the Hong Kong coast, moving west, into mainland China, and weakening inland.
China Weather Forecast Agency said the storm struck at noon 23/8 in Chau Giang City, Guangdong Province. Thousands of people have been evacuated from mainland coastal areas before the typhoon arrived, according to the Xinhua news agency.
Ship services have been canceled, fishing boats are anchored and more than 4,000 fishermen and families have landed. Waves up to 10 meters high.
Hurricane No. 6 HATO caused floods and injured many Hong Kong people. However, there are no reported deaths in this city.
Some videos of the horrific images of Hurricane HATO 6 in the cities of Macao and Hong Kong show that the typhoon was destroying property, blowing people down as they swept across the islands. Watch the video shows the terrible power of Hurricane No. 6 HATO.
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