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Tin Hau Festival

The birthday of Tin Hau, Goddess of the Sea, is the most important day of the year for the fishermen who earn a livelihood from the sea. They gather at dedicated temples to pray for full nets, calm seas and protection from shipwrecks and sickness. The festival is a colourful event, and in addition to the traditional rites, there are float processions and lion dances through the streets. The many waterways become crammed with gaily decorated boats, full of people, shrines, paper lanterns and s
Event Date: 13 April 2012
Venue: Various
Website: www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/heritage/festivals

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