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The Bendigo Joss House, a Chinese house of prayer, was constructed in the late 1860s. Standing for over a century, the Bendigo Joss House is one of the few remaining buildings of its type in Australia . Constructed with locally hand made bricks and painted red, symbolising the traditional Chinese colour denoting strength and vitality, the Bendigo Joss House provides a glimpse into Chinese culture and tradition. The Joss House is owned by the City of Greater Bendigo and has been managed by The Bendigo Trust since 2007. |
From when gold was first discovered in 1851 to the present day, the Chinese community has been a part of the proud history of Bendigo.