Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.

Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date of Death | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Material Type | Image |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan
The Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road, is the oldest shrine in Hong Kong. Literally, "Man" means "civil" and "Mo" is "martial", thus the temple is dedicated to the two gods - King Emperor Man and Holy King Emperor Kwan Mo who, between them, are believed to possess the purview of protecting the well-being of man. Statues of the gods are carried during special celebrations in two sedan chairs which were made in 1862 and 1885 and are on view to the public.
Date | 1971 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Central and Western District/Sheung Wan/(Street)/Man Mo Temple |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | Hong Kong Places |
Source | Courtesy of The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Repository | The University of Hong Kong Libraries |
Accession No. | TMP_11-2 |
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