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At this time of the year, the people of Tsing Yi put up a bamboo theatre, where Chinese operas are performed every day to celebrate the birthdays of Tin Hau (Goddess of the Sea) and Chun Kwan (a commoner honoured by a South Sung Dynasty's emperor for helping to fight pirates and worshipped as a deity posthumously). Around the theatre, hawkers sell traditional Hong Kong street food. People from all over the city flock to Tsing Yi to join the celebrations. Birthday celebration of Chun Kwan: April 27 - May 1 Birthday celebration of Tin Hau: May 15-19

Celebrating the birthdays of deities

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At this time of the year, the people of Tsing Yi put up a bamboo theatre, where Chinese operas are performed every day to celebrate the birthdays of Tin Hau (Goddess of the Sea) and Chun Kwan (a commoner honoured by a South Sung Dynasty's emperor for helping to fight pirates and worshipped as a deity posthumously). Around the theatre, hawkers sell traditional Hong Kong street food. People from all over the city flock to Tsing Yi to join the celebrations. Birthday celebration of Chun Kwan: April 27 - May 1 Birthday celebration of Tin Hau: May 15-19
Category
Spotlight
Photo Date
2 May 2018
Resolution (in pixels)
3463 x 2744
Price
$ 24
Photo ID
1136766
    
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