Tai Wong Yeh Temple, Chinese temple in Tai Po District, Hong Kong
Tai Wong Yeh Temple is a Chinese temple located near Island House Interchange in Tai Po District, serving as a religious gathering place for the fishing community around Tolo Harbour. The structure sits within the residential area and functions as a focal point for local spiritual practices and community events.
The temple began during the mid-Qing Dynasty when villagers from Chik Mei placed a stone tablet on the northern shore of the area. Over time, this modest marker expanded into the substantial religious structure that stands today.
Local fishermen view this place as their spiritual home, especially during festivals in the fifth lunar month when the community gathers for opera performances and ritual ceremonies. These celebrations show how deeply the fishing tradition remains woven into daily life in this harbor area.
The temple is accessible to visitors and situated within a residential neighborhood that is easy to navigate. It is generally best to visit on regular days rather than during major festival periods to experience the space more peacefully.
Five Hoklo clans manage the temple and maintain a ritual of offering live pigs, roasted pigs, fruits, and steamed buns during festival times. These practices connect the present-day community to centuries-old traditions that continue to structure how people honor their harbor home.
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