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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Guardian of the Door

This photo captures the door gods inside Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong, showcasing exquisite artistic details and vibrant colors. The door gods symbolize the sacred guardians protecting the people within the temple, carrying profound symbolic significance in Chinese culture.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Copyright: © Yi-Tung Huang