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Miao shrine

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Nhi Phu Miao - Ho Chi Minh City
Miao of Long Chau-Thua Thien Hue province

Miao (廟) are buildings in East Asian religions where people worship gods and legendary heroes.[1] They are a kind of Chinese temple and are different than Ci Shrines where people are worshipped instead of gods.

The word shenmiao (神庙, lit God-Miao) is normally translated as temple

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References

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  1. "二、道教宮廟組織或管理章程範例-適用管理人制" (PDF). Cabu.kcg.gov.tw. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2022.