| A-Ma Temple, Macau | |
Macau has a wide range of ancient Chinese temples, spread right across the peninsula down through Taipa to the tip of Coloane. Unsurprisingly, given its rich maritime heritage, many of the temples are dedicated to safety at sea. The temples are primarily aimed at Buddhist, Taoist and Chinese Folklore faiths. The main deities worshipped are Buddha, Tin Hau/A-Ma (Goddess of Seafarers), Kun Iam (Goddess of Mercy), and Na Tcha (God of War), although there are many others. A-Ma Temple is the oldest and most famous Taoist temple in Macau. Built in 1488 and located close to the coast, it is dedicated to the Ma-tsu, the goddess of sailors and fishermen. It is one of the sites comprising the Historic Centre of Macau, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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| Issued Country | Macau |
| Issued Year | 1992 |
| Category | Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |