Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair

The Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair is a Hong Kong's famous festival. This celebration honors Hung Shing, the God of the Sea. In ancient China, a fisherman in Chinese villages held the god in high regard. Hung Shing was also known as King of the South Seas, and a temple was built in his honor after his early death. Worshippers would be granted protection and good fortune while they navigated the oceans. The fair takes place every year in March.

This festival offers an opportunity to be engaged in ancient Chinese folk rites with dawn parades, lion dances, and a 500-foot light dragon dance. It is hosted at Tai Kok Tsui at Hung Shing Temple for the 15th year. The fair is only open for one day, with activities taking place from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The traditional Chinese New Year basin supper is also available, although reservations are required.

When: in March

Where: Tai Kok Tsui in Mong Kok