KAI SAN Temple - 1300 Jalan Bukit Merah

The historic Jalan Hongshan Kaishan Temple has recently undergone major renovations. Last month, it held its 108th anniversary and the New Golden Body Consecration Ceremony of the Kaishan Saint Hou. On December 8, 2012 (the fifteenth day of the 12th lunar month), gods such as Tiangong, Mazu, Zhou Baobei, and General Xie Fan will enter the palace, and an 8-day celebration will be held. Good believers from all walks of life are welcome to participate. Celebration ceremonies include chanting sutras and consecrating the statues of Buddhas and deities, offering repentance and almsgiving in shantangs, offering sacrifices to lonely souls, puppet shows, getai performances, buffets for the elderly, and banquets. (For details of the festival program, please refer to the advertisement.) Kaishan Saint Hou incense originated from China The century-old temple Kaishan Temple was built in Hongshan in the early years, commonly known as Mangosteen Garden, also known as the current site of Orange Garden. According to the senior director of the temple, the incense of the temple's main god, Kaishan Shenghou, originated from the Kaishan Shenghou Temple in Dongshan, Fujian, China. Because of its prominence, it was deeply supported by the villagers, worshipped and prayed for blessings, and the incense was extremely strong. A hundred years ago, the villagers who came to the south to make a living, in order to pray for the holy marquis to bless the peace and to make everything go smoothly, sincerely brought the golden body and incense of the holy marquis who opened the mountain from thousands of miles. , Let everyone worship the saints and gods and Buddhas to pray for blessings. On the birthday celebrations of the gods, sacrifice and prayer ceremonies are held, performances are performed to reward the gods, and good men and women enter incense and pray for blessings. It is a lively celebration in the village.