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At the suggestion of my dear friend in Hong Kong, I started my visit to Macau at the A-Ma Temple.  It is one of the oldest buildings and historically a very important temple located at the southwestern end of the Macau peninsula.  I was intrigued by the fact that the site of the temple was where the Portuguese sailors had landed almost 400 years ago and that the name Macau came from this temple.  The story goes like this: upon arrival, the Portuguese sailors asked native inhabitants where they were.  The local people told them the name of the temple which sounded like Macau in their language but the Portuguese thought that it was the name of the peninsula.

From the top of the steps leading up from this gate, one can have a view of the sea and boats sailing up and down the river that runs between Macau and the mainland China.  This is a perfect spot to worship Mazu, the goddess of the sea who protects sailors and fishermen.

A-Ma Temple, Macau I

A larger digital file available on request

Media: Original watercolor on paper

Image Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches (29 x 21 cm)

Frame/Mat: No

Purchase: Sold

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