Record of Events in Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Centennial History
1917
Priest Xiao Tian Pin (萧天平) and Scholar Xie Li Wen (谢礼文) carried the An Xi Sheng Hong Wu Ser Gong (安溪城隍五舍公) statue to Singapore. The statue was enshrined at Feng Li Shang Tian Gong Tan (凤梨山天公坛). Mr Chen Qiu Lai (陈秋来) was the first official-in-charge of Sheng Hong Temple.
1926
Another Sheng Hong statue was enshrined at Yang Tao Yuan (杨桃园) Sheng Hong Temple.
1946
Mr Chen Qiu Lai handed the management of the Temple to his nephew, Mr Chen Meng Xie (陈孟斜).
1956
Mr Chen Meng Xie handed the Temple to cousin Mr Chen Jin Shang.
1967
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple 7th Lunar Month Festival Organizing Committee was set up.
1978
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple was affected by resettlement plans in the area.
1981
The Temple was officially registered as an Association and renamed “Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association”. The year also marked the inauguration ceremony of the 1st Management Committee of the Association.
1984
Government allocated a site for the new temple, to be shared with another temple – Feng Xuan Gong (凤玄宫).
1985
July
Commencement of the construction of the new temple.
1986
September
Statue of Sheng Hong Deity was temporarily housed in a temple. Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association applied to be registered as a charity.
1988-1989
Completion of the construction for the new temple. The statues of the Deities were enshrined in the Temple. Mr Soon Nga Toh was elected as the Chairman and Mr Tan Thiam Lye as Honorary Secretary of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association.
Revamped of the administration of the Temple took place.
1992
The Women’s Committee of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association was formed.
1993
Commencement of the 2nd phase of construction for the Temple’s administrative block. Statue of Laughing Buddha was enshrined in the Temple and the Temple conducted rituals to usher in the God of Wealth. The Taisui hall was added and 60 Taisui Generals were enshrined in the hall.
1994
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple was officially registered as a charity. The Temple raised funds for the National Kidney Foundation. The Temple also established the Community Education Fund and Welfare Services to better serve the devotees and community.
1995
The Temple engaged Priest Cai Xin Zhi (蔡信志) from China as its first resident Priest.
1996
Xian Yue (仙乐) Scripture Chanting Group was formed and chanting classes were conducted for the 1st batch of students.
1997
Completion of the construction of Temple’s main hall and administrative block. The Temple marked its 80th Anniversary.
Master Lu Xin Rui (卢信睿) from Beijing took over from Priest Cai Xin Zhi as the resident Priest. The 2nd batch of the Scripture Chanting group commenced classes.
1999
The Temple embarked on a community project to start the Hougang Family Services Centre. Taisui Thanksgiving prayer ritual was held.
2000
Sheng Hong Welfare Services was established. Master Huang Xin Cheng (黄信成) from Beijing was engaged as an instructor for the Scripture Chanting group. The Orchestra Troupe was initiated.
2001
Awarded a land parcel via tender at Bedok North Ave 4 for the establishment of Koo Chye Ba San Qing Gong (三清宫), a subsidiary of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association.
2001
April
- Ground breaking ceremony for San Qing Gong
- Opening of Hougang Family Services Centre
- Opening of Hougang Student Care Centre
- Formation of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Orchestra Troupe
2002
Addition of 12 Zodiac Animals Stone Sculptures Organized a prayer tour to Anxi Sheng Hong Temple for members and devotees. Tour leader Mr Tan Thiam Lye, BBM led the entourage to visit San Qing Gong Taoist Cultural Centre at Jiangxi Long Hu San (龙虎山).
2003
1st Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association Family Day was held during the Lunar New Year festive season. Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Taoist Orchestra Troupe was re-registered as Taoist Orchestra (Singapore).
2004
Jointly organized the 4th Taoist Cultural Concert with Fung Ying Seen Koon (蓬瀛仙馆) from Hong Kong and announcement on the setting up of Taoist Orchestra (Singapore).
Completion ceremony of San Qing Gong and consecration of Deities at the main hall.
2005
- Lunar New Year events were organized
- Took over the management of Macpherson Childcare Centre
- Statue of Deity Zhen Wu Da Di (真武大帝) was enshrined at San Qing Gong
2006
Official unveiling of the Dao De Jing (道德经) Stone Sculpture (Singapore’s only sculpture of Taoist Scripture).
2007
- Addition of God of Wealth Wu Cai Sheng Zhao Gong Ming (武财神赵公明) statue
- 90th Anniversary celebrations of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association
5 April
Organized a 200-member entourage to offer prayers at Anxi Sheng Hong Temple. The first event to commemorate the 90th Anniversary Celebration of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association.
7 May
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple organized a first ever 93-day Chinese opera and raised funds for NKF Hougang Dialysis Centre.
7 December
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple invited Anxi Sheng Hong Deity Xian You Bo Zhu (显佑伯主) and the Seal of the Sheng Hong Deity as part of the celebrations.
9 December
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple hosted a celebration dinner for 10,000 members with the theme “Racial & Inter-faith Harmony”. The dinner was graced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and also attended by members of the 10 major religions of Singapore.
10 December
Launch of book to commemorate 90th Anniversary of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple. 1st International Sheng Hong Cultural Symposium was also held.
12 – 16 December
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple conducted a prayer ritual to bless the people of Singapore in conjunction with the Taisui Thanksgiving prayer ritual.
14 December
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple held a “Asia Cultural Night” at the foyer of the Temple as part of the celebrations.
15 December
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple organized its 1st street procession parade for Sheng Hong Deity.
10 December
Renowned Taiwan Chinese opera troupe, Xin Ying Fong Opera (新樱凤歌剧团) and Ming Hua Yuan Opera (明华园歌仔戏团) performed on 27 nights at the Temple to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Temple. This proceeds raised funds for Society of Sheng Hong Welfare Services.
1 June
Initiated by the Singapore Opera Institute, Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple organized a workshop on “Existence of Traditional Opera in Modern Society”.
2008
12 May
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Scripture Chanting Group performed a chanting session for the victims of the Szechuan Wen Chuan Earthquake.
20 December
Launch of a commemorative book on the 90th Anniversary of Anxi Xian You Bo Zhu as well as a book titled “Beliefs of Sheng Hong”.
2009
10 April – 18 August Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association presented the longest nightly Chinese Traditional Opera SINGAPORE BOOK OF RECORDS, total of 131 consecutive days. 24 May
Commencement of Sheng Hong Wu Dang Taiji class. Official opening of the Wu Dang Sheng Hong Health Preservation Centre, jointly officiated by Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association and Wu Dang Taoist Association, China.
29 August
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple donated NT 30,000 to the people affected by the Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan.
13 – 20 November
Wudang Shenghong Health Preservation Centre organized a tour to Hubei Wuhan, Wu Yi Shan and Beijing for more than 100 members.
2010
6 August
Sheng Hong Arts Institute and its Nanyin (南音) troupe were established.
4 December
Organized the 4th World Sheng Hong Temple Exchange Programme.
2011
19 March
Birthday celebration of Tai Shang Lao Jun (太上老君). Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple held the 3rd initiation rites of the Quan Zhen (全真) at San Qing Gong. More than 40 students sought refuge in the Taoist Triple Gems – The Dao (道), The Scriptures and the Master.
2012
Sheng Hong Arts Institute collaborated with Xiamen Arts Centre to groom the first batch of traditional Chinese opera performers. The students completed the 3-year programme and held its graduation performance at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple.
Master Priest Huang Xin Cheng (黄信成) led a group of 32 members of the Scripture Chanting Group to Wudang (武当), China to mark the 600th Anniversary of Wudang.
2013
October Mr Tan Thiam Lye, Director of Wudang Shenghong Health Preservation Centre led an entourage to visit Wudang Taoist Association. 8 November Taoist Orchestra (Singapore) participated in the 13th Taoist Cultural Concert in Shanghai.
2014
27 April
Members of the Taoist Orchestra (Singapore) and Wudang Shenghong Health Preservation Centre were invited by Singapore Esplanade to perform at the annual “Music of Peace Concert”.
2015
February Students of the Sheng Hong Arts Institute and Wudang Sheng Hong Health Preservation Centre performed at the annual River Hongbao Carnival. April Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple supported the Taoist Federation (Singapore) in organizing the Taoist Forum 2015 and Inter-Racial and Inter-Religious Grand Harmony Dinner graced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. July Mr Lim Chwee Kim, PBM donated $888,000 for the renovation at the temple, which included fabrication of new Deity statues, altar, nine-dragons throne, and eight bronze dragon pillars. 27 December Opening of the Sheng Hong Arts Institute multi-purpose studio and launch of the Commemorative book “Opera” (看戏).
2016
February Instructors and students of the Wudang Sheng Hong Health Preservation Centre partnered our Malay community to showcase a martial arts performance at the Chingay Parade.
2017
January Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, officially launched the Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations. 2 – 7 April The 5th statue of City God which arrived in Singapore in 1917 was transported back to the ancestral temple at Fujian Anxi County in China, followed by a grand procession during the Spring Festival. 22 September – 1 October Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple celebrated its 100th Anniversary with an array of activities, which included a grand feast for the City God, dinner cum book launch, a religious procession, Wudang Martial Arts Night, a banquet to promote race and religious harmony, getai (歌台) performances with artistes from Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore, and the Taoist Initiation Ceremony co-organized with the Taoist Federation (Singapore).
2018
13 February Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC Ms Tin Pei Ling graced the Spring Festival Light-up ceremony and launched the region’s first Mobile App (https://member.shtemple.org.sg/login) adopted by a temple for its devotees.
30 April Commencement of the reconstruction of the Administrative Building.
11 July Celebrated the birthday of Qing Xi Xian You Bo Zhu (清溪显佑伯主); Taoist Priests from Hun Yuan Dao Tan conducted a prayer ritual that lasted an entire day, while Priest Huang Xin Cheng led the Scripture Chanting Group and the Taoist Orchestra to conduct prayer at 8pm at the main hall of the Temple. The Temple also hosted the traditional Hokkien and Teochew operas and getai performance on the day.
21 – 25 August The 32nd 7th Lunar Month Festival celebrations were held during this period. Taoist priests performed rites to communicate with the underworld, to release souls of the deceased from purgatory and to offer food to them. The Temple also hosted the 7th Lunar Month Festival dinner.
23 September The 36th Annual General Meeting of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association was held.
2019
27 January The 29th Awards & Donation Presentation Ceremony for Academic Merit Awards, Bursary Awards for students of Maha Bodhi School and Lunar New Year donations and Hong Bao for the needy was organized.
2 February The official opening of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Spring Fair was held and the event was graced by Ms Tin Pei Ling, Member of Parliament (MP) in the Macpherson Single Member Constituency and Advisor to Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association. Taoist rituals included ushering the God of Wealth, praying to Taisui, Prosperity Hong Bao, Birthday celebrations of Qing Shui Zu Shi (清水祖师), Birthday celebrations of the Jade Emperor; Bu Yun (补运 Enhancing fortune), Birthday celebrations of Tiger God and traditional Chinese opera, getai performances were held during the Lunar Month.
24 – 30 March Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple organized a heritage tour to visit the Sheng Hong Temple in Fujian Province, China. The group attended the temple’s annual procession and visited various Taoist temples.
30 June Celebrated the birthday of Qing Xi Xian You Bo Zhu (City God); the Taoist Priests from Hun Yuan Dao Tan conducted the prayer for one whole day, while Priest Huang Xin Cheng led the Scripture Chanting Group and the Taoist Orchestra to conduct prayer during the night at 8pm at the main hall of the Temple. The Temple also hosted the traditional Hokkien and Teochew operas and “Getai” performance on the day.
11 – 15 August The 33rd 7th Lunar Month Festival celebrations were held during this period. Taoist priests performed rites to communicate with the underworld, to release souls of the deceased from purgatory and to offer food to them. The Temple also hosted the 7th Lunar Month Festival dinner.
14 October The 20th Management Committee of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association and the 15th Management Committee of Sheng Hong-Feng Xuan United Temple assumed office.
October Opening of Macpherson Sheng Hong Active Ageing Hub.
22 – 29 October Students of Wudang Shenghong Health Preservation Centre visited Wudang in Hubei Province and Sheng Hong Temple in Fujian, China for a heritage tour led by Mr Tan Thiam Lye BBM(L).
18 – 23 December Taisui Thanksgiving prayer ritual was held with Taoist Priests leading the prayers for devotees.
25 – 27 December The Taoist Orchestra (Singapore) performed at the 19th Taoist Cultural Performance in Hong Kong.
2020
12 January The 30th Awards & Donation Presentation Ceremony for Academic Merit Awards, Bursary Awards for Maha Bodhi School Student, and Lunar New Year donations and Hong Bao for the needy was held.
18 January Society of Sheng Hong Welfare Services published its first book “Those Years… Footprints of Life”.
End January Construction for the new Administrative Building was completed. The 5-storey building houses the various offices of the Temple, the Taoist Orchestra (Singapore), Wudang Shenghong Health Preservation Centre (Singapore), Sheng Hong Arts Institute (Singapore) and Taoist College (Singapore).
22 January The official opening of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Spring Fair graced by Member of Parliament Ms Tin Pei Ling.
January to February Annual Temple Spring Fair celebrations included ushering in the God of Wealth, praying to Taisui, Prosperity Hong Bao, Birthday celebration of Qing Shui Zu Shi, Birthday celebration of the Jade Emperor; Bu Yun (补运 enhancing one’s fortune), Birthday of Tiger God, traditional Chinese opera, and getai performances were held during the Lunar Month.
1 February Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Speaker of Parliament of Singapore, Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC and Honorary Advisor of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association, and several Grassroots Leaders visited the Temple.
5 February In view of COVID-19 advisories, the Temple started the temperature taking requirement and restricted the number of devotees in the temple at any one time.
8 March 15th Day of 2nd Lunar month, the Scripture Chanting Group held a ritual at San Qing Gong (三清宫) to celebrate the Birthday of Tai Shang Lao Jun (太上老君).
7 April In response to the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker and on the advice of the Taoist Federation (Singapore), the Temple was closed its doors to the public.
13 April Wudang Shenghong Health Preservation Centre launched its first online lesson for its students.
17 April The Temple started a daily praying session that was streamed “live” from 10.30am to 12.30pm on our Facebook. 2 June The Temple reopened to the public in accordance with Safe Management measures including restricting the number of devotees in the temple at any one time.
5 July The temple’s online devotees service platform was fully launched to the public. Online services include contributions to purchase robes for the Deities, donation and registration for blessing lamps.
July Our affiliated organizations – Taoist College (Singapore) and Sheng Hong Arts Institute – officially relocated to the new Sheng Hong Temple Administrative Block from San Qing Gong (三清宫).
18 July 28th Day of the 5th Lunar month, an online getai (歌台) was organized to celebrate the Birthday of Qing Xi Xian You Bo Zhu (清溪显佑伯主).
30 August – 1 September The temple held a 3-day online getai (歌台) marathon to celebrate the 7th Lunar Month Festival. The traditionally hosted 7th Lunar Month Festival dinner was cancelled due to COVID-19 Safe Management measures, and the “live” auction was changed to a “closed bidding” auction instead.
27 September The temple held a praying session for Meng Fu Lang Jun (孟府郎君). Our Committee Members and students from the Nanyin (南音) class of Sheng Hong Arts Institute participated in the session.
16 – 20 December The temple organized a 5-day Taisui thanksgiving prayer ritual.
2021
31 Jan The 31st Academic Merit Awards, Bursary for Maha Bodhi School and Lunar New Year Donations & Hongbao Presentation Ceremony was organized. Mayor Mohd Fahmi graced the ceremony as the Guest-of-Honour.
February – March The temple organized the Lunar New Year Spring Temple Fair that included ushering in the God of Wealth, Tai Sui Prayers, celebrating the Birthday of Divine Master Qingshui Qing Shui Zu Shi (清水祖师) and Birthday of Jade Emperor (天公), Enhance One’s Fortune Bu Yun (补运), and the Birthday of Tiger Lord.
18 April Mayor Mohd Fahmi officiated the opening ceremony of the 107-day traditional Chinese opera performances to mark the Birthday of Sheng Hong Deity.
15 June Launch of Islandwide Delivery Service for auspicious items of the temple.
7 July The temple celebrated the Birthday of Sheng Hong Deity with traditional prayer rituals while adhering to strict safe management measures. Singapore Book of Records – An achievement made possible by devotees when the temple was presented with the Singapore Book of Records for the largest display of Deities’ Robes. A total of 2120 Deities Robes were offered by devotees as thanksgiving to the Deities.
7 August Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association was officially certified #SGClean.
20 August The Annual General Meeting and election of the 21st Executive Committee was held.
22 August The temple celebrated the 7th Lunar Month Festival under strict safe management measures. A “silent” auction was held to keep the traditions of bidding for auspicious items during the festival alive amid the pandemic.
18 September The inauguration ceremony of the 21st Executive Committee was witnessed by our legal advisor Mr Lee Xiancong.
16 October The Association organized the “Racial Harmony & Cultural Appreciation Nite” to promote racial harmony and to encourage the community to persevere amid the challenging COVID-19 situation. The variety show was broadcast ‘live’ on various platforms.
15 to 19 December The Association held the “Tai Sui Thanksgiving” prayer rituals and crossing the “Bridge of Blessings” ceremony to give thanks to Tai Sui and to seek blessings for the devotees.
2022
3 Jan Registration for the annual “Enhance One’s Fortune” rituals for 2022 commenced at 5am.
23 Jan The 32nd Academic Merit Awards, Bursary for Maha Bodhi School and Lunar New Year Donations & Hongbao Presentation Ceremony was organized. Mayor Mohd Fahmi graced the ceremony as the Guest-of-Honour.
31 Jan The temple kick started the Spring Temple fair for 2022 with the rotation of Tai Sui general of the year ceremony and ushering in the God of Wealth. Mediacorp’s 8world News live streamed the event for the night.
8 Feb In celebration of Jade Emperor’s Birthday, the temple held a ceremony late in the night to welcome the Deity. Professor Xu Yuan Tai (许源泰教授of the National University of Singapore Department of Chinese Studies led a dozen of students who are studying for their Masters in China’s Religious studies to learn more about Chinese religious culture. Master Benjamin Tan Xianda (陈贤达道长) introduced the ritual surrounding Jade Emperor’s Birthday and the different offerings and the meaning behind them.
February – March The temple organized the Lunar New Year Spring Temple Fair that included ushering in the God of Wealth, Tai Sui Prayers, celebrating the Birthday of Divine Master Qingshui Qing Shui Zu Shi (清水祖师) and Birthday of Jade Emperor (天公), Enhance One’s Fortune Bu Yun (补运), and the Birthday of Tiger Lord.
27 Mar Mayor Fahmi graced the opening ceremony of 119 days of traditional opera for Sheng Hong Deity’s Birthday Celebration while praising the temple for the effort in preserving the traditional opera culture. The Mayor also presented the temple with a personally handwritten “Fu” as a gift.
26 Jun The temple celebrated Qing Xi Xian You Bo Zhu (City God)’s birthday on the 28th Day of the 5th Lunar Month. The record for the Deity Robes was broken with 2163 pieces offered as compared to 2120 pieces in the previous year.
10-12 Aug The 7th Lunar Month Festival celebrations were held during this period. Taoist priests performed rites to communicate with the underworld, to release souls of the deceased from purgatory and to offer food to them. Getai that was affected due to the restrictions during Covid managed to make its come back.
27 Aug & 17 Sep The temple, in collaboration with SG Digital, hosted 2 sessions of Seniors Go Digital. The class aims to equip the seniors with cyber security awareness and more.
2 Sep The Mid-Autumn Festival appreciation dinner was held for the first time since the pandemic. Guest of honor for the night was Mayor Fahmi. Special guests includes MP Ms Tin Pei Ling, MP Ms Nadia, Honorary Advisor of the Association Mr Zainul, MP Mr Melvin Yong, Grassroot Advisor Mr Alex Yeo, Legal Advisors of the Association Mr Choo Si Sen JP, BBML, Ms Jennifer Lim PBM and Mr Jensen Lee. Additionally, many Trustees, Honorary Chairman as well as Sponsors of the Association attended the dinner.
6 Sep Representatives of The International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) visited Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple.
9 Nov Grand opening ceremony for Live Point @ Sennet (subsidiary of Society of Sheng Hong Welfare Services). Guest of honour for the day was Minister Ong Ye Kung. Special guests included MP Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, MP Ms Tin Pei Ling, Grassroot Advisor Mr Chua Eng Leong, Taoist Federation Chairman & Secretary of the Association Mr Tan Thiam Lye BBML and Chairman of the Association Mr Soon Cheok Kah.
9 Dec In view of the 105th Anniversary Celebration and the Opening Ceremony of Sheng Hong Temple Complex, the hundred-year-old statue of Qing Xi Xian You Bo Zhu (City God) was brought down from His altar to change into the golden deity robe and silver crown. This extremely precious set was specially customed hand-made in 2017 for the 100th year anniversary celebration, and will only be brought out to change for special occasions, like this.
10 Dec The temple celebrated its 105th Anniversary Celebration cum Opening Ceremony of Sheng Hong Temple Complex. The guest of honour was Minister Dr Tan See Leng. Mayor Fahmi also graced the event. Different events held were the prayer rituals, calligraphy workshop, Taoist cultural lecture, local food fair and also Getai concerts that invited guests from Taiwan and Malaysia.
14-18 Dec The 5 days long Tai Sui Thanksgiving Prayer for 2022 was held.
19 Dec Malaysia’s Bai Wan Zhen Cheng Huang Dian (百万镇城隍殿) and Lu Yin Tan (陆阴坛) paid a visit to the temple.
20 Dec Hong Kong International Taoist Culture Association’s Chairman Master Wang You De (王有德道长) paid a visit to the temple as well as Taoist College Singapore.
23 Dec Registration for the annual “Enhance One’s Fortune” rituals for 2023 commenced at 5am.
2023
7 Jan
On the eve of Chinese New Year, Minister Tan Chuan Jin visited the Arumugam Road temples and sounded the auspicious bell in Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple.
15 Jan
The 33rd Academic Merit Award, Lunar New Year Donations & Hongbao Presentation Ceremony was held. Guest of honour was MP Ms Tin Pei Ling. Special guests were Grassroot Advisor Mr Chua Eng Leong and Singapore Buddhist Federation Secretary-General Ven Shi You Guang.
19 Jan
The 2023 Spring Temple Festival Light-Up Ceremony hosted Guest of honour Mayor Fahmi, and special guests like Taipei Representative Mr Francis Liang, Grassroot Advisor Mr Chua Eng Leong, Legal Advisor of the Association Ms Jennifer Lim PBM, Dr Chua Soo Pong, representatives of the surrounding temples, Chairman, Trustees and sponsors of the Association to mark the start of the Spring Temple Festival 2023.
21 Jan
On the eve of Chinese New Year, activities besides the rotation of Tai Sui general of the year ceremony and ushering in the God of Wealth were Getai performances and traditional opera performance by Taiwan Yi Shin Troupe. Taiwan celebrity Weng Li-You(翁立友) specially arrived at the temple to pray to Tai Sui.
Feb – Mar
The Lunar New Year Spring Temple Fair that included ushering in the God of Wealth, Tai Sui Prayers, celebrating the Birthday of Divine Master Qingshui Qing Shui Zu Shi (清水祖师) and Birthday of Jade Emperor (天公), Enhance One’s Fortune Bu Yun (补运), and the Birthday of Tiger Lord was held one after another.
8 Apr
The opening ceremony marked the start of 125-day long traditional opera consisting of troupes from Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Malaysia for Sheng Hong Deity’s 1067th Birthday Celebration.
11 Apr
Representatives from Taiwan Taoyuan Hu Guo Temple (台湾桃園護國宮太子廟) visited the temple.
20 Apr
Additional sessions with IMDA and SG Digital Office were scheduled every first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple.
3-4 May
Representatives from 2 temples in Taiwan (San Xia Guang Xing Temple (台湾三峡广行宫) and Taiwan Bangka Qingshan Temple (台湾艋舺青山宫)) and representatives from 3 temples in China (Fujian Xiamen Xian Yue Shan Tu Di Gong Temple (中国福建厦门仙岳山土地公庙), Long Hai Hai Cheng Du Cheng Huang Temple (龙海海澄都城隍庙) and Jinmen Wu Dao Cheng Huang Temple(金门浯岛城隍庙)) visited the temple.
16-19 May
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple’s Taoist Scripture Chanting Group and Taoist Orchestra were headed to Miri, Malaysia for the consecration ceremony for their Da Bo Gong (大伯公)
17 Jun
Representatives from 2 Taiwan temples (Taichung Le Cheng Temple (台湾台中乐成宫) and Taiwan Husheng Temple(彰化护圣宫)) visited the temple.
14 Jul
The day before Sheng Hong Deity’s birthday, Yang Tao Yuan Sheng Hong Temple (杨桃园城隍庙) return Sheng Hong Deity to the temple; various temples (Wei Wu Zhen Tian Gong Sheng Hong Temple(威武镇天宫), Li Jiang Temple(鲤江庙), Sheng Ming Temple(圣明庙)) came to celebrate Sheng Hong Deity’s birthday, with Zhen An Temple(镇安古庙) putting up exciting performances.
15 Jul
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple celebrated Sheng Hong Deity’s Birthday. During this period, devotees have accumulated a total of 3013 sets of deity robes offered to the various deities in the temple, breaking 2022’s record.
22 Jul
Director(院长穆晓峰博士), Assistant Director(邵副院长), Head of Education(倪老师)as well as students of Shanghai Zixuan Academy(上海紫轩书院)visited Sheng Hong Temple and Taoist College Singapore.
25 Jul
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association received the People’s Association Community Spirit Awards 2023 – Merit Award. The Award recognizes organizations who have embraced and prioritized giving back to the community, in partnership with PA.
7 Aug
Representatives from the Hong Kong Taoist Association(主席梁德华道长) visited the temple.
16 Aug
Representatives from Taichung Dai Ji Temple(台中代济宫) visited the temple.
28-30 Aug
The 7th Lunar Month Festival celebrations were held during this period. Taoist priests performed rites to communicate with the underworld, to release souls of the deceased from purgatory and to offer food to them. 2 nights of Getai(歌台) were held on 28 and 29 Aug.
8 Sep
Macao Taoist Association Chairman Mr Wu Bing Zhi(吴炳志会长) visited the temple.
14-16 Sep
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple’s Taoist Scripture Chanting Group and Taoist Orchestra were headed to Klang, Malaysia for the 7th month prayer ritual for Ci Sheng Temple.
19 Sep
President(主席拿督许远达) and representatives of Tow Boo Kong Temple Butterworth visited the temple.
20 Sep
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association held their Mid-Autmn Festival Celebration Dinner. The guests include Mr Melvin Yong (Member of Parliament for Radin Mas SMC), Ms Yeo Wan Ling (Member of Parliament of Pasir Ris–Punggol GRC), Mr Chua Eng Leong (Grassroot Adviser for Aljunied GRC and the association’s Honorary Advisor), Mr Alex Yeo Sheng Chye (Grassroot Adviser for Aljunied GRC), Professor Ang Hak Seng (Director of Centre of Excellence for Social Good), Mr Jimmy Toh Yong Leng (Chief Executive Director of People’s Association), Mr Su Bao Zhang (Chairman of Sheng Hong Temple (Pandan Gardens)), Dato Xu Yuan Da (Chairman of Tow Boo Kong Temple Butterworth) and more.
Getai performance and delicious delicacies were prepared for this year’s dinner. The bidding of item was the climax of the night. The bid for Sheng Hong Deity’s gold-plated necklace went up to SGD77,000. 7 sets of gold-plated necklaces and a golden tortoise statue was bid for SGD330,000 in total.
7 Oct
Pastor Fr Reinhold and members of German-Speaking Catholic community visited the temple for exchange. This visit was organized by Archdiocesan Catholic Council for Interreligious Dialogue (ACCIRD), led by Mr Gerald Kong, Executive Secretary of ACCIRD.
19 Nov
The inauguration ceremony of the 22nd Executive Committee of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association was held in the main hall of Sheng Hong Temple.
26 Nov – 5 Dec
Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple’s Taoist Scripture Chanting Group and Taoist Orchestra was invited to participate in 2023 China, Maoshan Luo Tian Da Jiao(中国茅山罗天大醮).
13 Dec – 17 Dec
The 5-day long Tai Sui Thanksgiving Prayer for 2023 was held.
2024
11 Jan
On the 1st day of the 12th Lunar Month, registration for 2024 Buyun(补运) commenced at 5am.
18 Jan
Representatives (刘世天道长) of China Shanxi Xian Cheng Hong Temple(中国陕西西安城隍庙) visited the temple and Taoist Federation Chairman Mr Tan Thiam Lye BBML warmly hosted them.
29 Jan
34th Academic Merit Awards and Angbao distribution ceremony was held. Guest of honour was Ms Tin Pei Ling(MP of MacPherson SMC and Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association’s Honorary Advisor). Special guests included Mr Chua Eng Leong (Grassroot advisor to Eunos (Aljunied GRC) and Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association’s Honorary Advisor) and more.
7 Feb
The 2024 Spring Temple Festival Light-Up Ceremony was held. Guest of honour for the evening was Ms Yeo Wan Ling, MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC. Special guests included Taipei Representative Office (Singapore) Mr Tung Chen Yuan, Mr Chua Eng Leong (Grassroot advisor to Eunos (Aljunied GRC), Legal Advisor Ms Jennifer Lim PBM, Malaysia Xuan Tian Shang Di Temple(玄天上帝古庙) and representatives of Arumugam Road Joint Temple.
Feb – Mar
The 20th Spring Festival took place throughout the month, events like Ushering the God of Wealth, Tai Sui Prayer, Divine Master Qing Shui’s Birthday, Jade Emperor’s Birthday, Buyun and Tiger Lord’s Birthday were held.
11 Feb
Dr Wan Rizal and Kolam Ayer CC representatives visited the temple on the 2nd day of the lunar new year.
24 Mar
On the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month, which coincides with the Birthday of Heavenly Lord of Dao and its Virtue(太上老君), Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple officially commenced its Annual Temple Celebration with 128 days of traditional opera shows.
25-26 Mar
Representatives from various temples of Taiwan visited the temple.
31 Mar
The temple led a group to participate in the annual Anxi Cheng Huang Temple Spring Tour.
12-15 Apr
The Taoist Scripture Chanting Group of the temple participated in the 2024 China-Australia Taoism Culture Festival hosted by the China Taoist Association and the Australian Taoist Association.
8 May
Tow Boo Kong Temple Butterworth paid a visit to the temple and handed invitation to the 50th Golden Jubilee Temple Celebration & Grand Opening Ceremony of the Nine Emperor Cultural Hall.
14 May
The Xiamen Opera Training Centre consisting of over 60 members arrived in the temple, they are scheduled to perform for 18 days of traditional opera, to celebrate Sheng Hong Deity’s Birthday.
17 May
1st batch of students from Maris Stella High School led by their teacher visited the temple for a cultural exchange program.
18 May
Venerable Jieqing(戒清方丈), Abbot of Jingci Temple(净慈禅寺) from Hangzhou, China together with the President of Nanyang Moral Uplifting General Society(南洋德教总会) Ms Rui Meifa(芮美发总会长) and Mr Li Wei Wan (李为万先生) visited the temple.
20 & 21 May
2nd and 3rd batch of students from Maris Stella High School led by their teacher visit the temple for a cultural exchange programme, 160 students visited the temple in total.
17 Jun
Representatives from Mount Qingcheng Taoist Association(青城山道教团) from Sichuan, China visited the temple.
30 Jun
Before the Birthday of Sheng Hong Deity, a total of 7 City God(Cheng Huang) deities of different regions from Wei Wu Zhen Tian Gong Temple (威武鎮天宮), Li Jiang Temple (鯉江廟) and Sheng Ming Temple (聖明廟) and representatives of these temples visited the temple to celebrate Sheng Hong Deity’s birthday, promote the City God(Cheng Huang) belief, and to preserve the spiritual legacy of City God(Cheng Huang) tradition.
3 Jul
28th day of the 5th lunar month, the temple celebrated Sheng Hong Deity’s birthday. During the whole celebration period, devotees collectively offered 3631 deity robes, beating the record of 2023.
8 Jul
Representatives from Taiwan Hsinchu Zhenhou Mazu Association(台湾竹堑真后妈祖协会), Zhongli Shuntian Temple(中壢顺天府), and Caotun Xiezheng Temple(草屯协政院) brought the deities enshrined in the respective temples to visit the temple.
14-18 Aug
The temple held its annual 7th Lunar Month Celebration. Activities include: Taoist Scripture Chanting Group’s 7th Lunar Month Pudu Ceremony, Getai Night LIVE and the 7th Lunar Month Festival afternoon prayers, sending-off Da Shi Ye(大士爷) ritual and more.
10 Sep
The temple hosted the annual Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration Dinner. Guest of honour for the night was Ms Tin Pei Ling (MP for MacPherson SMC and Honorary Advisor to Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association). Special guest was Mayor Fahmi Aliman (Mayor of South East district, MP for Marine Parade GRC and Honorary Advisor to Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple Association).
12-19 Sep
The Taoist Scripture Chanting Group was invited by Tow Boo Kong Temple Butterworth for the 50th Golden Jubilee Temple Celebration & Grand Luotian(罗天大醮) Prayer Ritual which lasted for 7 days.
21-29 Oct
80 students of Wudang Shenghong Health Preservation Centre led by Headmaster Mr Tan Thiam Lye BBML and their instructors visited Wudang Mountains(武当仙山) in Hubei, China to pay respects to the Taoist forebears.
29 Oct
Assistant Secretary Mr Tan Chee Wee Aaron PBM represented the temple to participate in the 2nd China-Southeast Asian Countries Cultural Series Activities(第二届中国—东南亚国家道教城隍信仰文化) on Taoist City God Belief held in Suzhou, China.
5 Nov
Representatives of Taiwan Cheng Huang Temple led by President of the National Cheng Huang Association of Taiwan Mr Zhan Ling Quan(詹铃权先生) and Director of Taiwan Cheng Huang Temple Mr Xiao Zhong Chuan(萧中川先生) visited the temple.
15 Nov
Assistant Secretary Mr Tan Chee Wee Aaron PBM represented the temple to participate in the international academic conference ‘The Contemporary Value of City God Belief'(城隍信仰的时代价值) held in Shanghai, China.
9 Dec
Chairman Mr Liu Zhong Yu(劉仲宇會長) of the Cross-Strait Chinese Temple Culture Promotion Association(中华两岸宫庙文化促进會) led representatives from various temples in Taiwan, Macau and Malaysia to visit the temple.
11-15 Dec
The temple held the annual Tai Sui Thanksgiving Prayer Ritual.
31 Dec
1st day of the 12th lunar month marked the commencement of the registration for 2025’s Enhance One’s Fortune(补运)
2025
9 Jan
Representatives from the Tianhou Ancestral Temple of Dongluo, Taiwan(台湾東螺开基祖庙天后宫), and the Chinese Beidou Dongluo Mazu Charitable and Taoist Heritage Association (中華北斗東螺媽祖慈善道統協會) led by Chairperson Mr Xue Ming Cai(薛铭财主任委员), visited the temple.
18 Jan
President of the Hong Kong Taoist Association Master Liang De Hua(梁德华道长) together with members of the Association visited the temple.
18-19 Jan
Together with calligraphy teachers and students of Taoist College Singapore, the temple hosted 2 days of Chinese New Year Calligraphy event.
19 Jan
The 35th Academic Merit Awards and New Year Hongbao Distribution is held, guest of honor for the ceremony was Ms Yeo Wan Ling (MP of Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC (Punggol Shore)).
24 Jan
Members of Yi-shin Taiwanese Opera Troupe arrived in the temple, preparing for the 17 days of traditional opera during the temple’s 21st Spring Temple Festival.
26 Jan
Dr Wan Rizal (MP for Jalan Besar GRC), Mayor Mohd Fahmi (Mayor of South East District and MP for Marine Parade GRC) and their accompanying delegates visited the temple. The visit ended with a Lunar New Year gift exchange.
26 Jan
The temple marked the start of the 21st Spring Temple Festival with the light up ceremony and sounding of Gong Ceremony. Guest of honour for the night was Ms Yeo Wan Ling (MP of Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC (Punggol Shore)).
Feb – Mar
The Spring Temple Festival activities include Ushering in the God of Wealth, Tai Sui Prayer, Divine Master Qing Shui’s Birthday, Jade Emperor’s Birthday, Enhance One’s Fortune and Tiger Lord’s Birthday were held.
2 Feb
5th day of the 1st lunar month, Mayor Mohd Fahmi (Mayor of South East District and MP for Marine Parade GRC) and Dr Choo Pei Ling (2nd Advisor to Marine Parade GRC) visited the various temples situated at Arumugam Road.
29 Mar
The temple led a group to participate in the annual Anxi Cheng Huang Temple Spring Tour.
5 Apr
The temple begins the Birthday celebration for Sheng Hong Deity, with 135 days of traditional opera. Guest of honour for the opening ceremony was Mr Baey Yam Keng (Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment & Ministry of Transport, MP of Tampines GRC).
25 Apr – 4 May
The Taoist Scripture Chanting Group participated in the 2025 Songshan Cihui Temple Mazu Cultural Season (2025台北松山慈惠堂母娘文化季) in Taipei features a series of events, including the Luotian Dajiao (罗天大醮) and the ‘Celebrating Motherly Love’ Concert(弘扬母爱音乐会).
26 May – 5 Jun
The Taoist Scripture Chanting Group was invited to participate in the Jinlu Dajiao(金籙大醮) series of event hosted by Cihui Temple(慈惠堂) in Malaysia.
21 Jun
Before the Birthday of Sheng Hong Deity, the representatives of威武城隍庙(Wei Wu City God Temple), Li Jiang Temple(鲤江庙), 圣明庙(Sheng Ming Temple) came together and brought the various City Gods from their temples to celebrate Sheng Hong Deity’s birthday, promote the City God(Cheng Huang) belief, and to preserve the spiritual legacy of City God(Cheng Huang) tradition.
The three temples collectively presented a commemorative plaque “城隍情系” to the temple.
23 Jun
On the 28th day of the 5th lunar month marked the Birthday of Sheng Hong Deity. Throughout the celebration period, devotees collectively offered 3900 deity robes.