Tjoe An Kiong Temple — Attraction in Central Java

This chinese praying place in Lasem is said to be the oldest temple in Java. Even though it had been plundered once, so that many historical records were lost, the caretaker of this temple found in the Netherlands an ancient map of Lasem from 1477 AD which shows the existence of the worship building. Other sources believe that this place is older, even back to the 14th century, when Majapahit Kingdom was still standing. Cu An Kiong was built by Chinese immigrants who landed in Lasem and chose settlements on the banks of the Babagan River. Inevitably this place of worship is placed facing north towards (originally) from the mouth of the Babagan River to the open sea. According to tradition, Admiral Zheng He once landed in front of the temple. Regardless of age, this place of worship has undergone several updates. The main building of the temple consists of a rectangular room, which is divided into two parts: the inner side and the front side. The most exalted part is located on the inside (south). This section is marked by a row of three altars, facing the confluence of the Babagan River with the open sea. The main altar is placed in the middle, to honor Tian Shang Sheng Mu (Thian Siang Sing Bo in Hokkien) or Ma Zu, who is also called Mak Co, as a venerable figure. The uniqueness of this section lies in the two teak wood pillars that support the roof with a diameter of nearly 40 centimeters and the wooden girders above which are filled...

The oldest Buddhist temple in town. This town is most well-known as Chinatown since the Dutch Era. Based on the history, some Chinese people landed in this area & developed their own communities at the 1600 centuries ago. They also built this worship place called Cu An Kiong Temple. What I surprised was its diorama in the front yard of this place. It told all of us how the Chinese people and all this residencies were fighting for the independence of Indonesia against Dutch collonialism. So, this place is truly historical landmark. I'd like to coming back...

Cu An Kiong Temple located in Lasem. Lasem is a small town on the north coast of Java island, Rembang regency, Central Java Province. Lasem has a long history of Javanese-Chinese Culture, that's why you can see from this ornament of this temple This temple was build in 1544, and it had been renovated in 1838. The building of this temple made from teakwood, and this is a worship temple of Tian Shang Shen Mu( The Heavenly Holy Mother) and also known as Ma Zu (the...