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Chinese folk religion, also named Shenism, was the indigenous religion of the Han Chinese.Its focus is the worship of the shen (神 "expressions", "gods"), that are the generative powers of nature, also including, in the human sphere, ancestors and progenitors of families or lineages, and divine heroes that made a significant imprinting in the history of the Chinese civilisation.
Religion in Hong Kong is varied, although most Hong Kongers are of Cantonese / Guangdong descent and thus practice the Cantonese branch of Chinese folk religion, [51] which also has elements of Confucian doctrines, Mahayana Buddhism and Taoist ritual traditions. In their Taoist traditions, Hong Kongers also show Cantonese characteristics.
Main pavilions of the Chi Lin Nunnery. The Big Buddha, on Lantau Island. Statue of the goddess Marici, in an Esoteric Buddhist temple in Hong Kong.. Buddhism is a major religion in Hong Kong and has been greatly influential in the traditional culture of its populace. [1]
Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei (油麻地天后廟) is also famous in Hong Kong. The public square, Yung Shue Tau before it is surrounded by a night market of Temple Street (a street named after it). Tin Hau Temple ( 佛堂門天后古廟 ) at Tai Miu Wan (大廟灣; Joss House Bay ) is considered the most sacred.
Hong Kong religion-related lists (1 C, 3 P) A. Archdeacons of Hong Kong (6 P) B. Buddhism in Hong Kong (5 C, 4 P) C. Chinese folk religion in Hong Kong (4 P)
Religion in Hong Kong (14 C, 10 P) S. Hong Kong studies (2 P) ... Pages in category "Culture of Hong Kong" The following 87 pages are in this category, out of 87 total.
Taoism in Hong Kong is the religion of approximately 14% of the population. [1] This figure did not include the large number of local population who are following Chinese folk religious traditions without indicating their religious affiliation.
Pages in category "Chinese folk religion in Hong Kong" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. K.