Two ancient religions -- Buddhism and Taoism -- and a set of moral codes --
Confucianism -- have wide followings in Hong Kong. Images of both Buddhist and
Taoist deities are present in most Chinese temples, of which there are about 600
in Hong Kong.Naturally, in view of Hong Kong's maritime traditions, the most popular deities are those associated with the sea and the weather.
Other religions represented in Hong Kong are the Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Sikh
and Jewish faiths. Among Hong Kong's half-million Christians, Roman Catholics are
the most numerous; their cathedral is on Hong Kong Island's Caine Road. The
Anglican cathedral is on Hong Kong Island's Garden Road. There are many Catholic
and Protestant churches and places of worship throughout the territory. The main
Islamic mosque is on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui; the Hindu Temple is in Hong
Kong Island's Happy Valley; the Sikh Temple is in Hong Kong Island's Wan Chai;
and the Ohel Leah Synagogue is on Hong Kong Island's Robinson Road.
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