Video by Juanna Darwiche
The Thean Hou Temple (Chinese: 天后宫) is one of the prominent landmarks in Malaysia, it is a six-tiered Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur. It was completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989. The temple, built by the Hainanese community living in Kuala Lumpur, is dedicated to Goddess Tian Hou (The Heavenly Mother).The temples architecture has elements of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism and represents a successful combination of modern architectural techniques and authentic traditional design. There are imposing pillars, spectacular roofs, ornate carvings and intricate embellishments. Finally this temple is a place for having a peaceful mind, for prayers sound to be heard, and a place to start off with a healthy life.