Yuen Long Long Ngai Path｜Yuen Long Shap Pat Heung Tin Hau Festival Procession

Description

The Yuen Long Shap Pat Heung Tin Hau Festival Procession is a traditional celebratory event held annually on the 23rd day of the third lunar month in Yuen Long. Since its inception in 1963, it has grown to become an important celebration and is one of the largest Tin Hau Festival events in Hong Kong, recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2021.

A highlight of the festival is the Shap Pat Heung fa pau (large floral tributes made of bamboo and paper) parade, which boasts a history of over 60 years. During the celebration day, fa pau groups and performance teams from different villages will present dragon dances, lion dances and other traditional performances.

Procession start point: Yuen Long Town Centre;

Ceremony and Performance: Long Ngai Path, Yuen Long;

Fa pau raffle: Tai Shu Ha Tin Hau Temple, Yuen Long