Tan Gong temple in Qing Dynasty

Tan Gong temple in Qing Dynasty

Tan Gong temple in Qing Dynasty is an ancient temple with a history of more than 100 years.

Tan Gong temple in the Qing Dynasty is an ancient temple with a history of more than 100 years, which is located at the gate of Yonghe market in songbotang village. In the center of the main hall, there is a statue of Tan Gong, the ancestor worshipped by the villagers. Tan Gong was a mysterious figure among the ancestors. He didn't know his name, but he was well-known. Later generations of the surname Tan set up a temple to commemorate him. To commemorate Tan Gong, songbotang village holds an annual tour on the 13th of the first month, which has become a traditional festival in the village. On that day, Tan's clansmen from all over the world, including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, also sent people to participate in the festival celebration. The villagers carry the throne of Tan Gong, and form a powerful team of gongs, flags, dragons and lions. They tour around the village and then return to tan Gong temple. In this way, the villagers prayed for peace, good weather, abundant grain and good life.

Address: songbotang village, Changping Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province

Longitude: 114.08302102943

Latitude: 22.891935335987