The Legends of Jigong
- Country
- Singapore
How it feels
The series follows the adventures of Ji Gong, a Chinese Buddhist monk from the 12th century who is also a folk hero. It shows his miraculous deeds and encounters as he helps people while maintaining a playful and unconventional manner.
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What happens
The Legends of Jigong is a Singaporean television series based on legends about Ji Gong (1130–1207), a Chinese Buddhist monk who is revered as a deity in Chinese folk religion and folk hero in Chinese culture. It was produced by the Television Corporation of Singapore (TCS) and was first aired in Singapore on TCS Eighth Frequency (now MediaCorp Channel 8) in 1996. Xie Shaoguang, who portrayed Ji Gong and sang the theme song for the series, was nominated for the Best Actor award at the 1997 Star Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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