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The Kwan Tee or Guan Di Pagoda is the oldest in the Southern Hemisphere and the oldest one in Mauritius. Located at Les Salines, on a Longitude of -20°9'42.12" and Latitude 57°29'31.2", it faces the sea and against the mountains. Its construction and location  abides by the principles of spirituality. The pagoda is a very peaceful place with its majestic piece of land and beautiful gardens full of coconut trees in the front of the yard and at the back and a few seasonal fruit trees.  The Kwan Tee pagoda is an oasis of peace and tranquillity though located in one of the most busiest and stressful place and capital of Mauritius. It is a perfect place for meditation.

Kwan Tee Pagoda was the first  Chinese Pagoda that was built in the Indian Ocean

We are at the service of the community. Come and pray and attend our special events or just spend a quiet moment in the Pagoda. You are going to experience an internal moment of peace and joy.

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1842 - 2017

175th Anniversary of Kwantee Pagoda

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The pagoda was built by Hahime Choissane. and his coterie was inaugurated on 29 January 1842 as the Cohan Tai Biou or Kwan Tee. Hahime, the Kapitan retreated with his followers into a secret society called the Zhongyitang association grouped around the Kwan Tee pagoda.

The cult of Kwan Tee is associated with the god  of wealth - Choisan. Kwan Tee or Guan Di is also the god of war and the righteousness and the benefactor. There are  smaller altars inside the pagoda like Ma Chou protector of sailors and Kwan Yin, giver of Children. There is also an ancestor cult altar. The oldest tablet in the pagoda was affixed there circa 1841 and was restored in 1890. There is also a bell which dates back from 1871. Another tablet was offered in 1868 by the disciples of the Zhongyitang association which is believed to have been created by Hahime Choissane.

The red, green and yellow are the predominant colours in the Chinese pagoda: they represent happiness, prosperity and purity.

Each year, the 24th day of the sixth lunar month, Guan Di's birthday is celebrated. "This celebration is known as" Fête Mine", an important event in the city of Port Louis. That day, offerings are made to the highest rank of warrior  deity. After a religious ceremony, fried dishes noodles are distributed to the guests.

Hahime Choisane - Founding Father of Kwan Tee Pagoda

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The Cult of Kwan Tee

The  cult  of  Kwan  Tee  is  associated  with  the  god    of  wealth.  Kwan  Tee  or  Guan  Di  is  also  the  god  of  war  and  the  righteousness  and  the benefactor.  There  are    smaller  altars  inside  the  pagoda  like  Ma  Chou  protector  of  sailors  and  Kwan  Yin,  giver  of  Children.  There  is  also  an ancestor  cult  altar.

Discours President GUY FOK –ANNIVERSAIRE GUAN Di 2024
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À l’île Maurice, dans les années 1950 à 1970, l’anniversaire de Guandi, plus connu sous le nom de la Fête Mine, était une occasion spéciale pour les jeunes Sino-Mauriciens de se rencontrer.
À cette époque, il n’existait pas de lieux tels que le Caudan Waterfront ou Bagatelle, ni d’autres centres commerciaux modernes pour les rencontres. Les jeunes se retrouvaient plutôt à des endroits emblématiques, imprégnés d’histoire et de spiritualité.
La Pagode Kwan Tee, située à Port Louis, était l’un de ces lieux. Elle offrait un cadre paisible, propice aux échanges et aux rencontres. Les jeunes se rassemblaient autour de l’autel de Guandi, partageant leurs espoirs, leurs rêves et leurs histoires.
C’est là que beaucoup de couples se sont rencontrés, liés par le respect des traditions et l’amour pour Guandi. Ces rencontres ont souvent abouti à des mariages, scellant ainsi des unions durables.
Aujourd’hui, alors que nous célébrons l’anniversaire de Guandi, souvenons-nous de ces moments de connexion et d’amitié. La Pagode Kwan Tee continue de rayonner d’une énergie spéciale, rappelant à chacun l’importance de la loyauté, de la bienveillance et de l’amour.
 
Je voudrais profiter de l’occasion pour remercier nos BIENFAITEURS et DONATEURS, notre Gérant Wilson et son équipe pour l’organisation de cet évènement, la Municipalité de Port Louis pour l’eclairage et le nettoyage, Lloyd Lai pour la sonorisation, la Presse parlée et écrite, la Police et toutes les personnes qui ont aidés a rendre possible la commémoration de l’Anniversaire de Kwan Tee.
Je vous remercie de votre attention.
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1842 - 2017

175 Anniversary
of
Kwan Tee Pagoda

Read more >

Hahime Choisane
Founding Father
of Kwan Tee Pagoda

The pagoda was built by Hahime Choissane. and his coterie was inaugurated on 29 January 1842 as the Cohan Tai Biou or Kwan Tee. Hahime, the Kapitan retreated with his followers into a secret society called the Zhongyitang association grouped around the Kwan Tee pagoda.

The cult of Kwan Tee is associated with the god  of wealth - Choisan. Kwan Tee or Guan Di is also the god of war and the righteousness and the benefactor. There are  smaller altars inside the pagoda like Ma Chou protector of sailors and Kwan Yin, giver of Children. There is also an ancestor cult altar. The oldest tablet in the pagoda was affixed there circa 1841 and was restored in 1890. There is also a bell which dates back from 1871. Another tablet was offered in 1868 by the disciples of the Zhongyitang association which is believed to have been created by Hahime Choissane.

The red, green and yellow are the predominant colours in the Chinese pagoda: they represent happiness, prosperity and purity.

Each year, the 24th day of the sixth lunar month, Guan Di's birthday is celebrated. "This celebration is known as" Fête Mine", an important event in the city of Port Louis. That day, offerings are made to the highest rank of warrior  deity. After a religious ceremony, fried dishes noodles are distributed to the guests.

The Cult
of
Kwan Tee

The  cult  of  Kwan  Tee  is  associated  with  the  god    of  wealth.  Kwan  Tee  or  Guan  Di  is  also  the  god  of  war  and  the  righteousness  and  the benefactor.  There  are    smaller  altars  inside  the  pagoda  like  Ma  Chou  protector  of  sailors  and  Kwan  Yin,  giver  of  Children.  There  is  also  an ancestor  cult  altar.

Welcome
to
Kwan Tee Pagoda

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