Hau Ku Shek Ancestral Hall, Ancestral hall in Ho Sheung Heung, North District, Hong Kong.
Hau Ku Shek Ancestral Hall is an ancestral shrine in Ho Sheung Heung village built with a traditional three-hall and two-courtyard layout. The central section contains an altar holding ancestral tablets, while side chambers extend along the structure.
The hall was built in the late Ming Dynasty period between 1368 and 1644 and underwent major renovations during the Qianlong reign in 1762. These restoration works helped preserve the structure for centuries to come.
The hall serves as a gathering place where the Hau family performs ancestral worship and holds traditional ceremonies. Visitors can observe how such spaces continue to function in the life of the local community.
The building is open during morning and afternoon hours with a lunch break in between on most days of the week. Visitors should check ahead about closures on public holidays and specific days.
Red sandstone elements throughout the building feature detailed carved motifs of traditional patterns on roof ridges and beams. These decorative components stand out as distinctive craftsmanship that sets it apart from other structures in the area.
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