Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair
According to the history, Hung Shing Temple (洪聖廟) , situated in Tai Kok Tsui (大角咀), originally was a temple in the Fuk Chuen Village which was located at the intersecting point of the Boundary Street and Tai Kok Tsui Road. In 1928, as the Government developed the area, the Fuk Chuen Village was to be clear. The Hing Shing Temple was moved to the present site in Fuk Tsun Street which was named after the Fuk Chuen Village. Every 13th February in Lunar calendar, people would organize a series of activities to thank Hung Shing for bringing luck and safe to them for the year. It became the traditional date of Hung Shing Festival.
To celebrata Hung Shing Festival, The Mong Kok Kai Fong Association organizes the “Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair” . The Fair is held at , Tai Kok Tsui, in front of the Hung Shing Temple. The Fuk Tsun Street, Beech Street, Pine Street, Lime Street will be temporary closed for this Fair. The Fair includes Chinese cultural performances and Poon Choi Feast for thousands people. Moreover, there are booths for youth and people to sell their featured goods to echo government’s promotion of community economy and to contribute to the prosperity of Hong Kong. There is a characterized performance of 500-feet Luminous Night Dragon Dance and the Traditional Puppetry Floats.
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Tags: Hung Shing Temple, 大角咀, 洪聖廟
