For Chinese, wherever they go, whenever they establish a foothold, they will combine resources to dedicate a temple to thank the spirits for their protection.
建廟奉神佑平安對中國人而言，不管是國內的長途遷徙或赴海外打天下，當他們站穩腳步之後，多數會在同胞聚集處合資籌建廟宇供奉神明，以酬謝他們護佑平安。