Hua Gong Hua Po
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Hoa Kong was one of sons of Prince Bun and a younger brother of Emperor Bu Ong. He lived during Ciu Barat Dynasty era (1027-771 SM). Hoa Kong is one of the holy men during that period. Ciu Kong Tan was his call name. As a wise holy man, he composed books of civilization. For example, Ciu Lee (Ciu Dynasty’s Book of Customs and Traditions), containing marriage customs and mourning customs. There were also books of dream interpretation, presentiments, and so on which up to know still becomes reference of various circles.
But people, particularly respected him as Deity of Mate. In his birthday, his unmarried adorers presented baskets of flowers (Hoa Lan) with the expectation to immediately get mates (easy to find mate).
Hoa Kong was accustomed to be appeared with both of his wives, the first wife (Toa Ma) on his left side, while the one who was spoke joyfully with small children was his second wife (Ji Ma). It is necessary to add in several matters that Confucianism considers Ciu Kong Tan as his spiritual teacher.
