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Which religions and belief systems are practiced in Guangdong?

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Hong Kong: bridge — Guangdong Bridge between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on the Chinese mainland.

In Guangdong, a variety of belief systems and religions coexist, reflecting a blend of traditional practices and institutional faiths. These include:

Ancestor Worship: This practice holds the most pervasive influence among the people of the province.1
Folk Religions: These range from national traditions to regional or local customs, such as the worship of Tianhou Shenmu, the goddess of fishing and navigation.1
Institutional Religions: Daoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam are all practiced within the province.1

With the notable exception of Muslims and Christians, the population is generally polytheistic. Many individuals in Guangdong visit temples or consult priests of different faiths as the occasion demands.1