Teochew, He Ping Li, Master Song Da Feng Memorial Hall 宋大峰祖师纪念馆

28th of the Lunar month of Oct,  is the anniversary in memorial of the compassionate  Venerable Master Song Da Feng 宋大峰祖师from the Song Dynasty. His charitable acts, especially in the construction of a bridge at He Ping Li和平里, Teochew潮州, won the respect of the people in Teochew.

 

 

See the green bonsai with Chinese character: 欢迎贵宾 (Welcome Honoured Guests)?

 The bonsai art is really a featured art for their local and oversea temples.

 

Behind this shrine is the tomb of the Venerable.

Just like the Goddess of Sea 妈祖 is widely worshipped by the Hokkiens, Master Song Da Feng is also widely worshipped by the Teochews, especially the oversea Chinese Teochews, in their earlier days when they migrated and settled down in the country, they would build temples to worship Master Song Da Feng and pray for his blessings.

As the temples would generally embark on charity projects such as providing free or heavily subsidised medical help, they are greatly appreciated by the locals too.