by webmaster | Jun 14, 2026 | Religious Others
History Kheng Hock Keong is Yangon’s largest Chinese (Taoist) temple, located at the southern edge of Chinatown on Strand Road. Founded in 1861 and rebuilt as a permanent structure in 1903, it is maintained by the Hokkien community, whose ancestors emigrated from...
by webmaster | Jun 13, 2026 | Religious Others
History The Guangdong Guanyin Temple traces its roots back to 1823, established by Chinese immigrants from the Canton (Guangzhou) region. Although a major fire in 1855 destroyed its early records, the temple was rebuilt and reopened in 1868, as commemorated by a...
by webmaster | Jun 12, 2026 | Religious Others
History Built in 1914 on 29th Street, the Shree Jain Shwetamber Murtipujak Temple is the only Jain temple in Myanmar. Jainism, one of India’s oldest religions, is founded on principles of non-violence and strict vegetarianism. During the colonial era, the Jain...
by webmaster | Jun 10, 2026 | Religious Others
History The Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue, located on 26th Street in Latha Township, is the only remaining Jewish house of worship in Myanmar. Originally built as a small wooden structure in 1854, the current masonry building was constructed between 1893 and 1896. During...
