People and Places: Tao Fung Shan

“I have always loved Sha Tin, as it is located in such a central location. From there, you can easily reach every corner of Hong Kong. So when I moved to Pai Tau Tsuen, it was like my dream came true!”

“I then also came to discover and appreciate Tao Fung Shan, a stone's throw away from my house. The Chinese-style Christian temple is a mark of cultural appropriation that I hold as a strong value in my life every time I go to a different country.”

“The cross that overlooks Sha Tin has the utmost significance. In the Bible, high places always hold strong meaning and power. I am therefore encouraged in my daily work by the fact that this cross is above Pai Tau Tsuen and is higher than the 10,000 Buddhas Monastery on the hill across from it with its surrounding temples because it demonstrates the lasting effects of numerous missionaries' efforts in Hong Kong and the effectiveness of the gospel when it is presented in a manner that honours the local culture.”

- Yohann from France