The name "Macau" originated from "A Ma". "A Ma" is the seafarers' goddess. Legends said "A Ma" has the power to calm the rough sea. She is very much adored by fisherman in this little fisherman town. It consists of prayer halls, pavilions and courtyards built into the boulder-strewn hill and connected by winding paths through moon gates and tiny gardens. At the entrance is a large rock on which is engraved a traditional sailing junk. On other boulders are carved red characters invoking the gods or repeating a prayer. Three of the four pavilions are dedicated to A-Ma and contain some fine ...
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