The construction of the temple was completed in 1842. There was no sparing in expenses. Thian Hock Keng is considered the oldest and most important Fukien and Hokien temple in Singapore.
In 1819, after the British built a trading port in Singapore, early Chinese immigrants started to cross the dangerous South China Sea to come to Singapore. Then, in 1821 - 1822 a joss house was built to allow the immigrants to pray and thank the Goddess Mazu (the goddess of the sea) for their safe arrival and voyage.
The temple was then built on the site from 1839 - 1842.
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