In the 1850s the Chong Hock Tong Temple was built in the cemetery. As most other Chinese temples built in earlier years were located in and around the suburb of Bindondo, and were destroyed during the Battle of Manila in 1945, the Chong Hock Tong Temple is now the oldest remaining Chinese temple in Manila. [1]
Though not as elaborate, the architecture is still reminiscent of those in Fujian province as well as those in Singapore and Malaysia with their colorful friezes and uniquely upturned eaves.
But here the catch according the the website of Manila Coconuts this wonderful Chinese Temple is now gone because of this poor condition. [2]
The oldest Chinese temple in Manila was demolished on March 15, 2015
To my fellow Kapitbayahan, what can you say regarding this issue? Care to share with us.
Source :
[1] http://www.fabulousphilippines.com/chinese-cemetery-manila.html
[2] http://manila.coconuts.co/2015/03/21/demolished-manilas-oldest-chinese-temple
Photo
1st photo (c) AXLPPI
2nd photo (c) http://manila.coconuts.co/
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| Chong Hock Tong Temple (before) Shoot October 26, 2012 |
But here the catch according the the website of Manila Coconuts this wonderful Chinese Temple is now gone because of this poor condition. [2]
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| Chong Hock Tong Temple (now) |
To my fellow Kapitbayahan, what can you say regarding this issue? Care to share with us.
Source :
[1] http://www.fabulousphilippines.com/chinese-cemetery-manila.html
[2] http://manila.coconuts.co/2015/03/21/demolished-manilas-oldest-chinese-temple
Photo
1st photo (c) AXLPPI
2nd photo (c) http://manila.coconuts.co/
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