Hung Shing Temple, Hong Kong
This temple started out as an altar built on a rock that stood on what used to be the shoreline, since Hung Shing is the deity who provides protection at sea, worshipped by fishermen, farmers and sea traders.
Estimated to be built between 1847 and 1852, it underwent its first renovation in 2015. Despite the dramatic changes to the city around it, the temple is still used by worshippers and provides visitors with an interesting insight into ancient Chinese folk religion.
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Walks around temples (Hung Shing Temple, Lo Pan Temple, Pak Tai Temple, Man Mo Temple) in Hong Kong part of city and my suitcase Sunk cost fallacy.
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Hung Shing Temple, Ping Shan, Hong Kong
洪聖宮, 屏山, 香港
The Hung Shing Temple is situated at Hang Mei Tsuen of Ping Shan. It was constructed by the Tang Clan residing in Ping Shan. Base on the year inscribed on the board inside the Temple, it was probably built in Dinghai (1767) during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. The existing structure was rebuilt in the fifth year of the Tongzhi reign (1866) of the Qing Dynasty followed by a substantial renovation in 1963.
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洪聖爺誕 Hung Shing Yeh Festival - 梅窩 Mui Wo 2010
28 March 2010, I went to Mui Wo in Lantau Island, Hong Kong, to document the Hung Shing Yeh Festival.
Hung Shing (洪聖), also known as Hung Shing Ye (洪聖爺) and Tai Wong (大王), was a government official in the Tang Dynasty (June 18, 618June 4, 907) named Hung Hei (洪熙) serving Pun Yue in present-day Guangdong, China.
Excelling in astronomy and geography, he contributed to the well being of people under his governance, especially fishermen and sea traders. Unfortunately, he died young and after his death, fishermen in the surrounding area built many temples to worship him. An Emperor of the Tang Dynasty named him to be Nam Hoi Kwong Li Hung Shing Tai Wong (南海廣利洪聖大王), literally the Saint King Hung the Widely Beneficial of South Sea. It is usually shortened to Hung Shing or Tai Wong.
His birthday is 13th day of 2nd month in the Chinese calendar.
This tradition continues after many centuries with the convergence of clans and tribesmen from all over Lantau Island and the Territory to pay their respect first, to the resident Mui Wo Lion, then Hung Shing Yeh.
Much thanks goes to Ah Kuen and the villagers of Lo Wai Village for inviting me and giving me access to what would certainly have been much more difficult, if not impossible, without their consent and guidance.
Pak Tai Temple, Stanley, Hong Kong
Pak Tai Temple was the major temple of the Ma Hang Village in Stanley. During the Qing Dynasty, Stanley was the largest fishing village in Hong Kong. The temple was built in 1805 by the Chiu Chow fishermen to worship the Taoist god Pak Tai, one of the protectors of fishermen besides Tin Hau and Hung Shing. It is also said that the tiny temple was built by the notorious pirate Cheung Po Tsai and linked to the Cheung Po Tsai Cave in Chung Hom Kok by a secret tunnel which was later blocked when Cheung surrendered to the Qing government.
Το Pak Tai Temple ήταν ο σημαντικότερος ναός του χωριού Ma Hang στο Stanley. Κατά τη διάρκεια της δυναστείας Qing, το Stanley ήταν το μεγαλύτερο ψαροχώρι στο Χονγκ Κονγκ. Ο ναός χτίστηκε το 1805 από τους ψαράδες Chiu Chow προς τιμήν του ταοϊκού θεού Pak Tai, έναν από τους προστάτες των ψαράδων μαζί με τον Tin Hau και τον Hung Shing. Λέγεται επίσης ότι ο μικρός αυτός ναός χτίστηκε από τον διαβόητο πειρατή Cheung Po Tsai και συνδεόταν με μυστικό τούνελ με το σπήλαιο Cheung Po Tsai στην περιοχή Chung Hom Kok. Το τούνελ και το σπήλαιο μπαζώθηκαν όταν ο Cheung παραδόθηκε στην κυβέρνηση Qing.
Tai Kok Tsui temple fair: worshippers make wishes at Hung Shing Temple (大角嘴廟會 善信到洪聖廟許願)
The annual Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair was held on Saturday, March 6, 2016. As a range of performances was given outside the Kaifong Association, worshippers took the opportunity to make all sorts of wishes at Hung Shing Temple, the temple in honour of which the fair was held. The temple houses Hung Shing, who was a government official. Having offered help to fishermen, he has been worshipped by people whose lives depend on the sea. Since Tai Kok Tsui used to be on the coast, a temple of Hung Shing was built there.
一年一度的大角嘴廟會於三月六日舉行。當日多場表演於街坊福利會外上演，而大批善信亦趁機到廟會的「主角 」洪聖廟許願。洪聖廟供奉古代官員洪聖。相傳洪聖為漁民排難解紛，故為水上人所供奉。大角嘴昔日位處海邊，故建有洪聖廟一座。
Location: Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Date: March 6, 2016
Camera: Jason Yuen
地點：香港九龍大角嘴
日期：二〇一六年三月六日
採訪：袁知行
The University of Hong Kong, Journalism and Media Studies Centre (JMSC)
香港大學新聞及傳媒研究中心
Permission has been given by the person in charge to shoot videos inside the temple.
已得廟宇負責人允許拍攝。
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Soak Up the Sun On Hong Kong’s Outdoor Slice of Paradise
The only thing better than immersing yourself in the lightning-paced lifestyle of a major metropolitan city is pulling yourself right back out of it. At least for a little bit. Lamma Island is a go-to rest and relaxation spot for locals and tourists and anyone else trying to get far away from horns and sirens (truly, there isn’t a single car on the whole rock). The ferry to Sok Kwu Wan pier drops you right near the Lamma Fisherfolk Village, where you can get your hands dirty and learn to fish the old-fashioned way from a retired local angler. If you’re more into eating fish than catching them, make a reservation at legendary seafood restaurant Lamma Rainbow and they’ll shuttle you to the island for free to gorge yourself on butter-fried lobster and honey-pepper crab. After dinner—or maybe you took a power nap on Hung Shing Yeh beach—grab a glass of wine on Yung Shue Wan Main Street and soak up more of that sweet, sweet silence.
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AP LEI CHAU HONG KONG WALKING TOUR (ULTRA HD 4K)
HKWTV takes you to Ap Lei Chau, one of our Hong Kong Walking Tours. You will see many sights and places you wouldn't normally see on Hong Kong Island. Its a quiet peaceful place.
'Ap Lei Chau or Aberdeen Island is an island of Hong Kong, located off Hong Kong Island next to Aberdeen Harbour and Aberdeen Channel. It has an area of 1.30 square kilometres (0.50 sq mi).[2] Administratively, it is part of the Southern District. Ap Lei Chau is the 2nd-most-densely-populated island in the world.
Ap Lei Chau was named after the shape of the island, which resembles the tongue of a duck. Ap means duck, Lei means tongue, and Chau means island. The northern part has the highest population, while the southern part of the island is less densely populated.
The highest point on the island is Yuk Kwai Shan (玉桂山; aka. Mount Johnston), with an altitude of 196 metres (643 ft).
It comprises four main residential estates — Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau Main Street, South Horizons and Ap Lei Chau Estate, each of which comprises several highrise towers. There is an industrial estate on the southern tip of the island.
The population of Ap Lei Chau is 86,782 as of 2007,[5] and its area is 1.30 square kilometres (0.50 square miles), giving it a population density of 66,755 people / km², and making it the second most densely populated island in the world.[6]
Ap Lei Chau also lends its name to the Ap Lei Chau geologic formation, which covers most of Hong Kong Island.[7]
Places of interest
Shui Yuet Temple on Ap Lei Chau.
The Hung Shing Temple located on Hung Shing Street, off Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, is a notable site. Dating back to 1773, it is the oldest temple in the Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau areas[8] and is a declared monument.
The Shui Yuet Temple aka. Kwun Yum Temple is located at No. 181 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau. Dedicated to Guan Yin, it was built at the end of the 19th century[9] and is a Grade III historic building. The temple site is adjacent to the site of the former Aberdeen Police Station. Clearly chosen for its feng shui, the superior dragons were seen as being protection from the 'threat of the tiger's jaw' from the police station. Although the police station has now been demolished, the dragons are still present and seen as enduring feng shui guards. Apart from Guan Yin, the temple also houses Kwan Tai, Tin Hau, Ji Gong and Wong Tai Sin.'
The above excerpt is from Wikipedia.
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Hong Kong (part 3) Temples chinese new year
Jez & Bec - Hong Kong - day 02
I met Jez & Bec for breakfast in Causeway Bay at a local tea cafe, then we headed off through Wan Chai to get a feel for the vibe, beer & prositutes. Then it was off to Man Mo temple, lan kwai fong then over to kowloon and all the Indian guys trying to sell suits. Dinner - clay pot rice behind Times Square
A beautiful temple in Hong Kong
A beautiful temple in Hong Kong
Hung Shing Festival
Hung Shing Festival Hong Kong
2012 Hung Shing Festival(上水河上鄉洪聖誕),Ho Sheung Heung, Sheung Shui.wmv
Hung Shing Festival are celebrated on the 13th day of the 2nd month in Chinese calendar at the Hung Shing Temples. Hung Shing, a popular God among fishemen. There is no better way to experience Hong Kong living culture than with a visit village of Ho Sheung Heung in the New Territories. Celebrations include :Chinese Opera performances, Chinese martial arts shows, A Fa Pau Competetion, A Thousand People Bowl Meal.
每年農曆二月十三日為洪聖誕，洪聖為香港及廣東沿海一帶漁民供奉的神祇，香港有多個洪聖廟。慶祝洪聖誕以上水河上鄉最熱鬧，每年此日，河上鄉都有盛大活動，廟前鑼鼓喧天，醒獅、金龍舞動，青壯村民搶花炮，神功大戲，千人盆菜宴等，吸引不少中外遊客前來湊熱鬧。
Hong Kong Quarry Bay (Monster Building! You Got to See This!)
Hong Kong Quarry Bay Walking Tour. Recorded in 4k on June 2019. Highly recommended to use headphones to experience 3D surround sound. No talking or distracting captions.
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Quarry Bay (Chinese: 鰂魚涌) is an area beneath Mount Parker in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. The western portion of the area was also formerly known as Lai Chi (麗池). Traditionally being an industrial and residential area, the number of commercial buildings in this district has increased over the past two decades.
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ULTRA HD 4K HONG KONG WALKING TOUR - WANCHAI | 灣仔 | FAMOUS LEE TUNG AVENUE | QRE
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Welcome to our Hong Kong Walking Tour in Wanchai 灣仔 on easter monday. We begin walking from Ruttonjee hospital then walk on Queens Road East, then to infamous Lee Tung Avenue that looks more like Bond Street in London than Wanchai.
'Wan Chai (Chinese: 灣仔) is a metropolitan area situated at the western part of the Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often referred to as Wan Chai North.
Wan Chai is one of the busiest commercial areas in Hong Kong with offices of many small and medium-sized companies. Wan Chai North features office towers, parks, hotels and an international conference and exhibition centre. As one of the first areas developed in Hong Kong, the locale is densely populated yet with noticeable residential zones facing urban decay. Arousing considerable public concern, the government has undertaken several urban renewal projects in recent years. There are various landmarks and skyscrapers within the area, most notably the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Central Plaza and Hopewell Centre. Wan Chai originally began as Ha Wan (下環), literally meaning a bottom ring or lower circuit.[1] As one of the earliest developed areas in Hong Kong along the Victoria Harbour, Central, Sheung Wan (upper ring), Sai Wan (western ring) and Wan Chai are collectively known as the four rings (四環) by the locals. Wan Chai literally means a cove in Cantonese from the shape of its coastal line. The area is no longer a cove, however, due to drastic city development and continual land reclamation.
Wan Chai offers historical conservation sites including Old Wan Chai Post Office, Hung Shing Temple and Pak Tai Temple. Many of the medium-sized shopping centres are named in numerals, such as Oriental 188, 328, and 298 Computer Centre. These numbers might have come from the earlier days when all prostitution houses were numbered, as they were referred to as big numbers (大冧巴, dai lum bah).[1]
There are many commercial complexes and office skyscrapers in Wan Chai. The HK$4.4 billion 78-storey skyscraper Central Plaza currently stands as the third tallest building in Hong Kong.[19] Small but free art exhibitions used to be held on the second floor all-year round, whereas the first floor connects Wan Chai's footbridge network: the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre at the network's extreme north, Wan Chai Pier, China Building, Harbour Centre, Central Plaza, Immigration Department Tower, Wan Chai Court, Wan Chai MTR Station and Johnston Road (the tram line) at the network's extreme south.
More recent tourist attractions include the Golden Bauhinia Square, the site of a daily flag-rising ceremony. This ceremony is enhanced on 1 July (handover anniversary) and 1 October (National Day of China).
A 3-storey pergola exhibition is built opposite to Li Chit Garden. Tai Fat Hau footbridge also holds an art display of the fingerprints of 30,000 citizens slated for the Guinness Book of World Records.[20] The sticker pictures on 50 poles of the bridge have been colloquially called the 50 landscapes of Wan Chai (灣仔五十景).[20]
Lovers' Rock reclines on the hillside of Bowen Road near Shiu Fai Terrace, mid-levels Wan Chai. The rock received its name since it resembles a small, thin column sticking out of the rock base. This special-looking rock is said to have granted happy marriages to its devoted worshippers.[21] Many people are attracted by its reputation.
Lee Tung Street (Chinese: 利東街), known as the Wedding Card Street (Chinese: 喜帖街; 囍帖街) by locals, was a street in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The street was famed in Hong Kong and abroad as a centre for publishing and for the manufacturing of wedding cards and other similar items.
All interests of this street were resumed by and reverted to the Government of Hong Kong since 1 November 2005. Lee Tung Street was demolished in December 2007 as part of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) project. The demolition was seen by many as causing irreparable harm to the cultural heritage of Hong Kong.
The site has recently been redeveloped as a luxury shopping and housing development. As with all other URA projects, no original tenants have been resettled on site.'
The above excerpt is from Wikipedia.
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Scenes of Hong Kong: Mui wo
Scenes of Mui Wo taken on day trip from Tung Chung, Lantau Island, in March 2016
Lantau Island
Mui Wo
Silvermine Bay
Hung Shing Temple