Wo Hing Museum Traditional Cache
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Chinese history in Lahaina predates the whalers and the missionaries. With the passage of years, the Chinese community grew. True to their heritage, they maintained social and political ties with their ancestral homes.
They built meeting halls or temples where their societies could meet. In 1909 the Chinese living in Lahaina formed the Wo Hing Society, a branch of the Chee Kung Tong, a fraternal society with chapters throughout the world. In 1912, using private donations, the society built a two-story temple on Front Street. The building served as a fraternal and social meeting hall. It housed a sacred altar room on the second floor for religious ceremonies.
By the 1940’s, most Chinese had moved to the island of Oahu where they found better business opportunities. As the Chinese population declined the temple fell into disrepair. It was a forlorn sight, weathered by time and eaten by termites until it was near the point of collapse.
In 1983 the Lahaina Restoration foundation with the Wo Hing Society brought the temple back to life and operate it as a museum.
Upon entering, one is greeted by a ceremonial lion – the “Dancing Lion of Taipei” – a traditional symbol of good luck. The altar in the shrine room looks almost like it did in the temple’s earlier years. Fascinating artifacts are displayed and explained throughout the museum.
Do NOT enter the enclosed area to retrieve the cache - it has to be accessed from OUTSIDE the museum grounds. This is a VERY high muggle area. Be careful when you remove and replace the cache. Do not put any trade items in it as it is a small, flat cache and it will not close. Bring a writing implement.
Additional Hints
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