Tam Kung Temple won 2nd place in the Great Save Competition!
Exciting news to share — thanks to incredible community support, we won 2nd place and secured $10,000 in preservation funding for the Tam Kung Temple! Over 16,400 votes came through, and the funds will go toward building a new welcome and visitor centre to help share the Temple’s story.
What makes this even more special is that the Temple is run by a handful of dedicated volunteers and a membership of just 60 people — it was the heart, generosity, and support from friends like you that made this possible. Thank you so much for standing with us over these past 17 days 💜
Please come for a visit soon, we would be happy to take you for a tour. Open everyday 10-3
Tam Kung Temple designated a National Historic Site by the Government of Canada - February 2025
https://www.parks.canada.ca/culture/designation/lieu-site/temple-tam-kung
“Standing tall since 1876 in Victoria's Historic Chinatown, the Tam Kung Temple is a cherished landmark for Chinese-Canadian history via Trans-Pacific migration. Greatly honoured with a national historic designation by the Government of Canada, our cultural ties and customs are anchored here by the strength and resilience of forebearers. All are welcome within to this place of peace and respite, contemplation and community."
Gayle Nye
Proponent of the nomination, on behalf of Ngai Shee descendants and families
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