Hoo Ann Kiong Temple


Hoo Ann Kiong Temple is the oldest Chinese Taoism temple in Selat Panjang. This temple is the oldest in Riau province and on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Selat Panjang, Riau. It is one of the cultural heritage assets of the Meranti Islands Regency.

History

Hoo Ann Kiong Temple was built in the Dutch colonial period. It is not known with certainty when the founding year was. It is estimated that the temple was established in early 1868. Historians estimate this temple is more than 150 years old as seen from its relief architecture.
The initial establishment of this building was a simple hut built by overseas Chinese who settled in the city Selatpanjang the Dutch colonial period. The purpose of the establishment of this temple was to honor the god of the earth who is more widely known by the Chinese community as Tua Pek Kong or Fu De Zheng Shen.
Hoo Ann Kiong temple was re-constructed several times, namely in the years 1903, 1940, and in 1948. Recently restored, the temple is almost completed except the front of the main gate in 2005 and total completion in 2008.