Babaylan□Xiao Shuguang
Three Shenggong Temple is located in Dongchong Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou. That day, at the warm invitation of my friend, I came to Cinema. As I entered the door, a solemn atmosphere rushed towards me. A tall statue of Guan Gong is enshrined in the temple, with the statues of Guan Ping and Zhou Cang standing on both sides. The clean and tidy temple is probably the result of the careful care of the diligent sister-in-law.
Tongchong was a shallow sea a long time ago. Later, the silt and sand accumulated into a tank and then artificially surrounded the fields, which led to fertile land. People in Tung Chung plant banana and sugar cane on it. In the 1920s and 1930s, warlords fought melee, and social unrest and bandits were rampant. In order to live a stable life, the people spontaneously built this Three Holy Lord Temple in order to get the blessing of the gods.
The Guan Gong in the temple is serious and majestic, exuding a strong and righteous spirit. People respect this hero and worship him here Cinema, which should be the hope of using his mighty and courage to shock the evil people, bless the peace of the people, and let the people live a happy and healthy life. I stood in front of the statue of Guan Gong, as if I could still see the people who were praying for blessings in that era, full of Komiks kneeled in front of Guan Gong’s statue with hope and expressed his wishes. But in the singing incense and every prayer, there is undoubtedly a kind of helplessness and sorrow in the sound of prayer. At that time, the country had no peace and the people were living in poverty. How could Guan Gong bless him if he wanted a stable life? I believe that when facing the devout people, Guan Gong could only sigh secretly.
Before leaving, the sister-in-law in the temple asked me if I would like to give Guan Gong a stick of incense. I pondered for a moment and agreed. After celebrating the fragrance of Cinema, my friend asked me, “What did you pray for?” I smiled and said, “Pray for good weather and peace of the country and peace. My sister-in-law interrupted with a smile, “We are all praying for a better life and a comfortable life.” My friend and I smiled at each other, and this is our common wish.
I suddenly thought that on the way I came, there were traffic flowing on the sunny viaduct and traffic was well connected. In the bustling market outside the San Shenggong Temple, there are a wide range of goods, as well as various farm dishes and special snacks, so that those who come here can enjoy their food; in the nearby water greenway, tourists can ride in small boats, see the huts, melon sheds, see the sugarcane forest and banana trees, and listen to the gentle singing of salt water songs; the street built against the river is antique, walking on the meadow road, watching the buildings with the characteristics of Lingnan, and listening to the gurgling water. The sound of Babaylan, the paintings of the water town really make people linger; the sea of flowers with a hundred acres, all kinds of flowers bloom, the fragrance of flowers is everywhere, butterflies are flying and phoenixes are dancing… Today’s KomiksDongBabaylan is creating a characteristic town with the theme of “Lingnan Water Town CultureKomiks, Green Shatin Ecology”, which has attracted more and more people to pay attention to and love Tung Chung. CinemaTung Chung has actually been integrated into Guangzhou’s urban development and has become full of vitality.
When I walked out of the Three Holy Lord Temple, I turned around and looked at the statue of Guan Gong, and I found a Cinema smile seemed to be overflowing on his solemn face. I think he, who has experienced the vicissitudes of life, must be relieved of this peaceful and prosperous era.