Four temples co-exist peacefully in Jalan Kayu
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This complex at the corner of Sengkang West Avenue and Jalan Kayu – surrounded by HDB flats – is home to a Buddhist temple and three Taoist temples. -- ST PHOTOS: CHEW SENG KIM
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Although a two-lane red brick driveway separates the temple complex from nearby HDB flats, some residents complain of noise and traffic congestion when major festivals are held. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Burning offerings during a Guan Yin festival last Friday. The temples have been advised to end such events by 10.30pm to limit the impact on nearby residents -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
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Devotees watching a getai performance outside Leong Nam Temple during a Guan Yin festival last Friday. The temples have been advised to end such events by 10.30pm to limit the impact on nearby residents -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
This complex at the corner of Sengkang West Avenue and Jalan Kayu – surrounded by HDB flats – is home to a Buddhist temple and three Taoist temples. -- ST PHOTOS: CHEW SENG KIM
Although a two-lane red brick driveway separates the temple complex from nearby HDB flats, some residents complain of noise and traffic congestion when major festivals are held. -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
Burning offerings during a Guan Yin festival last Friday. The temples have been advised to end such events by 10.30pm to limit the impact on nearby residents -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
Devotees watching a getai performance outside Leong Nam Temple during a Guan Yin festival last Friday. The temples have been advised to end such events by 10.30pm to limit the impact on nearby residents -- ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
Smack on the edge of a new HDB development at the corner of Sengkang West Avenue and Jalan Kayu sits a temple complex. It has been home to not one, but four temples, since late last year.
In December 2006, those in charge of three Taoist and one Buddhist temple decided to join hands to lease a 2,000 sq m plot of land from the HDB.
The Chong Yee, Leong Nam and Bao Gong Taoist temples and the Ubin Thai Buddhist temple had to vacate their previous premises for various reasons.
Ubin Thai's treasurer Ng Khoon Wee, 52, said his temple had to vacate its building on state land in Pulau Ubin when the Ministry of National Development decided in 2006 to reopen a granite quarry there.
Background story
CALL FOR TOLERANCE
The noise does echo because of the way the HDB blocks here are built. But these cultural traditions are unavoidable. We should have mutual understanding and respect.
- Fernvale resident Jeffrey Lek
Temple histories
BAO GONG TEMPLE
1950s: Starts in Bukit Panjang after a worshipper returns from China with a statue of legendary official Bao Gong
1970s: Moves to a temple in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
1980s: Moves to a temple in Toa Payoh Lorong 7
June 2011: Moves to Jalan Kayu
LEONG NAM TEMPLE
1950s: Begins as a village temple in Jalan Pasar Baru near Paya Lebar
2005: Moves temporarily to a Geylang Lorong 25 temple; it holds big events in a tent next to Eunos MRT station
October 2011: Moves to Jalan Kayu
UBIN THAI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
1980s: Starts in an attap hut in Pulau Ubin. Later builds a temple in Jalan Wat Siam on the island
2007: Moves away from Pulau Ubin to a temporary temple in Jalan Kayu
October 2011: Moves into Jalan Kayu temple once construction is completed CHONG YEE TEMPLE
1960s: Begins as a temple in the Ju Eng kampung in the Seletar area; remains in Sengkang West Farmway 6 until Government reclaims land to build a road
November 2011: Moves to Jalan Kayu
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