Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, 2004 : general view [1]
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18 May 2004
Photographed By Tan, Bonny
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This is a general view of Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple at Waterloo Street. The temple has traditional Chinese architecture with tile-covered exterior walls, ornate roof and red pillars. Numerous devotees making their way into the temple and street vendors sheltered by large umbrellas selling flowers and incense to devotees form part of the street scene at the temple. Buildings on both sides of the temple can also be partially seen. Title devised by Library staff.
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