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| | Macau - Events & Festivals |
 | | It was said that during the Qing Dynasty, the orphan Tam Kung who was raised by his grandmother attained extraordinary power at the age of 12, thus making him the subject of worship. |
 | | Looked upon by fisherfolk, worshippers at the shrines of Taoist child god, Tam Kung, pray for health, wealth, knowledge and wisdom-and calm seas. |
 | | During this festival, Chinese opera will be staged at Coloane village where there is a temple dedicated to Tam Kung. |
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