Temples Developed from a fishing village, special religious believes are formed. Besides worshiping Tin Hau, residents, who were historically mainly fishermen, also worship Tam Kung. It is believed that Tam Kung can control the weather and heal the sick. Hence people worship Tam Kung for a safe return from the sea. Tam Kung is a unique religious belief in Hong Kong and temples worshiping Tam Kung can only be found here. There are temples on Shau Kei Wan Main Street East which are dedicated to Shing Wong, Tin Hau, Tam Kung and Yuk Wong. Tin Hau Temple and Tam Kung Temple are relatively famous. In the past, fishermen worshiped them for safety at sea. Although the fishing industry in the area has been diminishing, the tradition still continues. On some special days, there will be drama and performance near the temples to celebrate.
This article is licensed under the
GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the
Wikipedia article "Shau Kei Wan".
