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THE SPIRIT OF THE SEA by Laurene on March 18, 2010

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In Hoi An I paid a visit to Tiên Hâu, the Goddess of the Sea who lives in Phuc Kiên Temple. She is guarded by two genies constantly peering at the horizon to inform her about impending dangers. Phuc Kiên was built by Chinese migrants from Fujian province in 1757. I thought it was one of the most interesting sites in Hoi An.

Phuc Kiên temple

Tiên Hâu, the Goddess of the sea.

Genie #1

Genie 2

Food offerings about to ''travel'' on a boat.

Offerings and money donations to the Goddess.

Dragon fountain in Phuc Kiên temple.

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L’ESPRIT DE LA MER

A Hoi An, j’ai rendu une petite visite à Tiên Hâu, la déesse de la mer, qui réside au temple Phuc Kiên. Elle est gardée par deux génies qui scrutent sans cesse l’horizon pour la prévenir des dangers imminents. Phu Kiên a été bâti en 1757 par des immigrés chinois venus de la province du Fukien. De mon humble avis, c’est l’un des sites les plus intéressants de Hoi An.

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