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Chinese temple of Dili

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Chinese temple of Dili

The Chinese Temple of Dili is a temple used by the Chinese diaspora of Dili, Timor-Leste. The temple was built in 1928, during the Portuguese control of East Timor, and is still in use today. The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to Lord Guan, a historical Chinese general from the 3rd century,

who is popularly worshipped in Chinese folk religion, Confucianism, and Chinese Buddhism. Another room is dedicated to Guan Yin, a bodhisattva venerated in Chinese folk religion.

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