Longshan temple was established in 1738, but much of it was bombed in WWII. It was still a cool temple and very busy. Apparently 100 Taoist deities are worshipped here. It was particularly busy when we went because of the mid-summer Hungry Ghost festival. Spirits of the dead roam and are appeased with offerings of food, bunt paper and prayers. We watched people bring plates of food into the temple, burn joss sticks and offer prayers to various deities.
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