As
is common in most if not all
Thai-Chinese
shrines, the entrance doors to the sanctuary
are adorned with so-called
Chinese door gods, typically two
military generals, such as
the
red-faced Tiger General
of Shu (fig.),
who is known as
Kuan U (fig.)
and is recognized by his main
attribute, i.e. a long handled
broadsword
called
kuandao
(fig.).
Since red is in
China
the colour that symbolizes good luck and prosperity, it
is usually the predominant colour in Thai-Chinese
temples and shrine. |
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