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Che Kung (2 January 1235 – 30 December 1330), also known as Che Da Yuan Shuai, was originally a military commander of the
Southern Song dynasty The Song dynasty ( ) was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 960 to 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song, who usurped the throne of the Later Zhou dynasty and went on to conquer the rest of the Ten Kingdoms, endin ...
(1127–1279), who, according to lore, had supreme power to suppress rebellion and was renowned for his loyalty to the emperor.Brief Information on Proposed Grade II Items. pp656-657
 He was also famous for his power to suppress plagues and his skill in medicine.Brief Information on Proposed Grade I Items. pp67-68
 He is believed by some worshipers to have been involved in the attempt to keep the Song state alive by bringing Prince Ping and his brother to the south.The Historical Heritage of Ho Chung, Pak Kong, and Sha Kok Mei, Sai Kung. p5
/ref> He is now considered the ''God of Protection''.


Life

Che Kung was a native of
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, in
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. As a military commander, he saved the southern regions of China from destruction and disorder. Also, he appeared in many villagers' dreams who were suffering from a plague at that time. After the plague was over, the villagers believed that Che Kung had miraculously saved them from the terrible plague. Taoists regarded him as a deity because of his miracles and blessings. Inside a temple of Che Kung, pinwheels can always be found next to his effigy. It is believed that the one who rotates the pinwheel at a certain direction can receive good luck. The Birthday of Che Kung is the second day of Chinese New Year, though often celebrated on the third.


See also

* The Birthday of Che Kung: a celebration dedicated to Che Kung * Che Kung Miu: temples dedicated to Che Kung (located in
Sha Tin Sha Tin, also spelt Shatin, is a neighbourhood along Shing Mun River in the eastern New Territories, Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the Sha Tin District. Sha Tin is one of the neighbourhoods of the Sha Tin New Town project. The new ...
& Sai Kung) * I Shing Temple, dedicated to Hung Shing and Che Kung * Hong Kong Government Lunar New Year kau chim tradition


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Hong Kong Tourism Board
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