Kun Iam StatueGoddess of Mercy
Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen
Macau,
Neighborhood: N.A.P.E.
Phone: +853 2875 1516
Fax: +853 2875 2756
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Taking center stage along the outer harbor waterfront is this breath-taking statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Kun Iam is the most popular goddess amongst Buddhists and plays a special role in protecting children, as well as bringing affluence. Inaugurated by the Portuguese president Jorge Sampaio, the statue was designed by noted Portuguese artist Cristina Rocha Leiria. The 48 polished bronze plates that make up the 20-meter tall statue were crafted in Nanjing, and bolted together on site. The giant lotus flower pedestal is home to the Ecumenical Centre, providing information on China's major religions.2 ¢/min and up – call home from over 100 countries!http://travel.comfi.com/Best Value. Best Escape. – Escape to Tampa Bay! Click here for Deals!http://www.visittampabay.comAlaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.TravelAlaska.com
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I briefly saw Kun Lam from the outside as part of a tour of Macau during a business trip to Hong Kon...
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