Worshiping the Goddess by the Sea

The Chinese descendents’ culture in Belitung mixes harmoniously with local lifestyle. Racial and religious tolerance is paramount.

January 19, 2011

KWAN Im Temple is the popular name of a Chinese place of worship in Mengkubang village, Burung Mandi, East Belitung. Officially it is called Buddhayana Monastery. Whatever its name, this Confucian temple has become a quite popular historical site and tourist destination.

Kwan Im Temple is more than 253 years old. In 1987, it was renovated and inaugurated by the Regent of Belitung (at the time) A.S. Kristyanto. “It was named Buddhayana Monaste

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