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In the temple heavy smell of incenses can always be felt. The visitors can light their incense sticks, there must be three of them: one for the past, one for the present and one for the future. At the entrance the marvelous wooden thrones in the form of small houses are situated. During the important holidays in them the figures of Man and Mo are carried along the streets of Hong Kong. Those, who want to learn about their future, can ask the numerous soothsayers, working at the temple. They make their prediction with the help of a piece of bamboo, in which the sticks with the numbers are put. The stick that falls first tells about what expects you in future. This ritual can interest even the staunchest skeptic.

Wong Tai Sin Temple. The Taoisistic Wong Tai Sin Temple was called after the herder, who had the healing gift and at the age of 15 followed Taoism. Aged 55 he achieved the blooming, and as the result the immortality. The taoisists believe that Wong Tai Sin spirit can heal painful illnesses and bring happiness and prosperity, that's why there are always a lot of visitors in the temple, especially on such holidays, as New Year. The temple is also very crowded on the birthday of Wong Tai Sin. The visitors light incense sticks and with quiet mumble make their wishes. If the wish comes true, it's necessary to come back to the temple and thank the spirit. At the main altar the image of Wong Tai Sin is located.
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