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Religious Icons and Symbols: Chinese Community

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Personal and religious items

Some Chinese may have statues of particular deities, for example Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. Others may wear jewellery of significance in Buddhism. Christian followers may wear a plain cross.

 

Use of religious symbols

Christian symbols, such as a plain cross, will only be appropriate for Christian followers.