Architecture, Chinese Influenced Buildings, George Town

George Town Street View: The Divine Door Guardians


Painted portraits of the Chinese deities known as the Door Guardians (Menshen). The Door Guardians are believed by the Chinese in ancient times to guard against evil spirits from entering ae house or its premise.

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