| Nature: |
Chinese Festivals, Festivals |
| Organiser(s): |
Tin Hau Kung Association of Leung Shuen Wan |
| Description: |
The Tin Hau Festival in Leung Shuen Wan is a significant traditional ceremony to local villagers. It was listed in the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage inventory in 2014. The annual celebrations vary depending on whether it’s a ‘big festival’ year or a ‘small festival’ year.
This year happens to be a ‘big festival’ year, during which an opera troupe will be hired to perform Cantonese Opera for Appeasing the Gods. The rituals also consist of presenting memorials, opening the altar, offering meals to wandering ghosts, posting the name list of villagers, a sea parade and great offerings.
Find out more about the history and celebrations of the Birthday of Buddha here.
Photo | Image by High Island villagers in 2018 ‘big festival’ |
| Date: |
28 April – 2 May 2024 |
| Time: |
Cantonese Opera:
28 April – 2 May
Day time performance: 1–4pm
Night time performance 7:45–11:15pm
Sea Parade:
Noon, 30 April
Fa Pau Raffles:
1:30pm, 1 May
Market:
2:30–8:30pm, 28–29 April & 2 May
10:30am to 9:30pm, 30 April & 1 May |
| Venue: |
High Island
Please visit the Transport Department's website for the ferry schedules between Sai Kung and Leung Shuen Wan.
Additional ferry services during the event:
From Sai Kung to Leung Shuen Wan: 6:15pm
From Leung Shuen Wan to Sai Kung: 9pm and 11pm
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| Ticket Price: |
Free Admission |
| Photo Highlights: |
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