CELEBRATION OF TIN HAU'S BIRTHDAY

The Tin Hau Festival in Hong Kong is one of the most colorful celebrations taking place during the year at Tin Hau temples throughout the territory.

Tin Hau is the Goddess of the Sea, given that in the past Hong Kong's livelihood was tied to the ocean, Tin Hau is sort of the "patron saint" of the city.Tin Hau's Birthday is celebrated on the 23rd day of the 3rd month in the Lunar Calendar which normally falls in April or May in the Western calendar. In 2018, it will be on May 8, 2018. Specially among the fishing villages you can imagine these celebrations bring out the festive mood of the communities and are a a riot of color and lively remembrance in remembrance of this most honored deity.
Some of the liveliest celebrations you will find around the islands and fishing villages where boats are colorfully decorated and are a great part of the revelry. There are over 60 Tin Hau temples in Hong Kong all scattered throughout so joining in the festivities will not be a problem. Even the smallest of the small Tin Hau Temple will be having some celebration going on.