Still in China Town, we visited Chua Ba Thien Hau Temple. The roof is decorated with small delicately fashioned porcelain figurines showing themes from Chinese religion and legends. The temple is dedicated to Thien Hau, the indigenous goddess of the sea who is said to protect fishermen and sailors.
The exposed portions of the courtyard contain incense burners, and open the view to the remarkable porcelain dioramas that decorate the roof. The dioramas show scenes from a 19th century Chinese city, and include such colorful figures as actors, demons, animals, and Persian and European sailors and traders.
The altar to Thien Hau is dominated by the three statues of the goddess. The faces are bronze in color, and the clothes and crowns are multi-colored.
This is the god of marriage and the kitchen. Couples will come here to have some of their wedding pictures taken. And also come to give offerings so they may be good housekeepers and cooks to keep their husbands happy.
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