Shau Kei Wan in the Eastern District of Hong Kong Island, like traditional communities in the New Territories, has many festivals every year, and this May is the Tam Kung Festival! From now until May 17, there will be a big celebration. This year’s focus is on Hong Kong’s 328-metre long light dragon parade, the longest in Hong Kong Everyone is invited to dress up as an inflatable dragon and take part in the parade. colorful parade, international lion dance competition, and Cantonese opera gala, Tan Gong Fu Cake, etc., the program is very rich. During the event, as long as you spend the specified amount, you can redeem 2 Victoria Harbor cruise tickets!
This year’s Shau Kei Wan Tam Kung Festival event will be held from now until May 17. (official photo)
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Besides Buddha’s birthday, May also has Tan Gong’s birthday. Tam Kung is said to have the ability to predict weather changes and is widely believed by fishermen Tam Kung Temple was built in Shau Kei Wan in 2024, East District Office, District Associations of the Eastern Hong Kong and the Shau Kei Wan Association organized the “Eastern Region Celebrating Tam Kung’s Birthday 2024”. This year’s dragon dance parade starts at 7pm on May 11. The 328-meter long light dragon, the longest in Hong Kong, will start from the Eastern District Cultural Plaza and dance along East Main Street to the Factory Street Playground Dress up in the shape of an inflatable dragon. , etc. at the Eastern District Cultural Plaza Visitors can also win prizes as they check in and upload to social media Makes a great gift!
Starting from 3pm on May 11, we will be playing from morning to night. We must go to East District Cultural Plaza, East Street, etc. (official photo)
Hong Kong’s longest light dragon will parade along East Main Street from 7pm to 8pm on 11 May this year. (Photo courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board)
Earlier, groups went to Tam Kung Temple to welcome Tam Kung to participate in the celebration, and the scene was lively. (official photo)
International Lion Dance Competition / Cantonese Opera Gala / Color Parade / Pai Tan Gong Fu Cake / Free Victoria Harbor Cruise Ticket
In addition, the “Lion King Tournament 2024” will be on May 12. Nearly 30 teams from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, Malaysia, the United States, Japan and other countries and regions will show their skills in various styles of lion dance performances; From May 13 to 15, Cantonese opera groups in China will present Cantonese opera treasures for three consecutive nights, including “The Diaoman Princess”, “Luo Shen” and “The Chinese Queen”; , there will be a traditional Piao Color Parade with 40 teams Parade teams of different styles will start from 8:30 am along Shau Kei Wan East Main Street to send greetings to citizens and tourists In addition, “Tam Kung Fu Cake “, the first in the Eastern District in 2023, will also be released for free at this year’s event! In addition to the original flavor, this time a special edition peach flavor for the Year of the Dragon is also launched to share blessings. Everyone’s tips, East End
During the Tam Kung Festival, a series of food and consumption discounts are provided Remember to keep your receipts, because from now until May 12, if you spend $400 or more at participating merchants, you can get two get a Victoria Harbor cruise ticket back for May 15. ! Unexpectedly, Tan Gong’s birthday was so colorful, with all the food, shopping and entertainment available.
Activities include local craft stalls, specialty snacks, Hanfu try-on experiences, exciting stage shows, and even stylish souvenirs. (official photo)
“Tam Kung Fu Cake”, in addition to the original flavor, also has a special version of Jiachen Year of the Dragon peach flavor, which will be distributed for free during the event. (official photo)
The Eastern District celebrates Tam Kung Po’s 2024 birthday
Event date: From now until May 17
Address: Shau Kei Wan Tam Kung Temple, Eastern District Cultural Center, Shau Kei Wan East Main Street, Shau Kei Wan Factory Street Playground
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Eastern District Night Shining Dragon Flying: May 11, 3pm-8pm (Address: Take East District Cultural Square and walk along East Street to Factory Street Playground)
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Lions Tournament: May 12, 9am-9pm (Address: Factory Street Playground, Shau Kei Wan)
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Cantonese Opera Gala: May 13-15, 6pm-10pm (Address: Factory Street Playground, Shau Kei Wan)
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Tam Kung Birthday Parade: May 15, 8:30am-3pm (Address: Factory Street Playground, Shau Kei Wan)
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