Hong Kong celebrates sea goddess' birthday

1,412 views · Published 8 May 2018 · 1:24 · Indexed 20 October 2026

Channel: South China Morning Post · 2018 · News & Politics

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Tin Hau, the Chinese sea goddess, is highly revered in Hong Kong, given the city's maritime heritage. 

Hundreds gathered on May 8, 2018, despite the rain, to celebrate the goddess' birthday. For villagers in Yuen Long, it is an annual tradition that has gone on for more than 50 years.

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