King Law Ka Shuk, Ancestral hall in Tai Po Tau, Hong Kong.
King Law Ka Shuk is an ancestral hall in Tai Po Tau featuring three main halls and two courtyards supported by granite columns. Geometric patterns decorate the main roof ridge, showcasing the craftsmanship of the structure.
The Tang clan built this ancestral hall in the early 18th century after arriving in the area, having first migrated here during the 13th century from Kam Tin in Yuen Long. The hall represents the family's long-standing presence and roots in the region.
The main hall contains a six-level altar created in Guangzhou in 1932 to hold ancestral tablets from the Yuen-leung and King-law families. Visitors can observe how this sacred space continues to serve people honoring their ancestors today.
The building still hosts clan gatherings and traditional ceremonies where family groups meet and celebrate together. Access is possible but visitors should respect the ongoing use of the space as an active community gathering place.
A major restoration project in 2001 brought together specialists from Hong Kong, China, and England to renew the building. The work was significant enough to earn the site a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Conservation.
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