Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea, is believed to have been able to forecast the weather and save people from shipwrecks. Therefore fishermen visit temples making offerings and hold a variety of celebrations asking for safety and fine weather. And the 23rd day of the third Lunar month is designated as the birthday of Tin Hau.
Every year, seafarers descend upon Joss House Bay in Sai Kung in a flotilla of boats adorned with colourful flags giving thanks to Tin Hau (the goddess) for her protection. Joss House Bay is home to Hong Kong’s oldest Tin Hau Temple which was built in 1266. This year, many colourfully decorated fishing boats and an authentic Chinese junk, Duk Ling, will sail through Victoria Harbour in one of the city’s largest spectacular boat parades on their way to Joss House Bay. Get your camera ready!
The best viewing spots:
- Kowloon: Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade, Avenue of Stars and Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza(MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J, walk towards the harbourfront for five minutes) 尖沙咀海傍
- Hong Kong Island: Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai (MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A5, walk across the footbridge. Head towards the harbourfront for about 15 minutes) 金紫荊廣場 (灣仔地鐵A5出口)
Where: Hong Kong 香港
When: 13 April 4月13 日 (Fri) 11:45 – 12:30
Venue: Victoria Harbour 維多利亞港
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