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4/28/2008 - 4/28/2008Tin Hau Festival
Hong Kong,
China
Each year the birthday of Tin Hau, the goddess of the sea, is honoured in a bid to bring prosperity, good harvest and safety over the coming year. The day is particularly popular amongst fishing communities and many fishermen adorn their boats with colourful flags and ribbons. Services and ceremonies take place at Tin Hau temples throughout Hong Kong. The day is always celebrated on the 23rd day of the third moon in the lunar calendar.
Themes:
History
, Spectacle
, Religion
Hours: All day
Cost: Free unless on an organised tour.
Where: Fishing villages and communities around Hong Kong
Various
Hong Kong, China
Contact Information:
Discover Hong Kong
9-11/F Citicorp Centre
18 Whitfield Road
North Point
Hong Kong
China
Email: info@hktb.com
Website: www.discoverhongkong.com
