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On the 13th day of the second lunar month, the residents of Ap Lei Chau celebrate Hung Shing Festival, an event that has over a hundred years of history. The festival pays homage to Hung Shing, with celebrants seeking blessings from the deity for good weather and peace in the neighbourhood. A series of events is held annually, including the blessing of dragon boats, lion dances, a festival parade, religious operas, water lanterns night, and more.
Date
15 March – 1 April 2026
Time
Various times
Programme highlights
21 March
International High-Pole Lion Dance Invitation Competition: 11am to 6pm
22 March
Blessing of Water Lanterns: 10–10:45am
Blessing of Dragon Boats: 11–11:45am
Lion Dance: Noon to 12:45pm
Hung Shing Festival Parade: 1:30–5pm
27–31 March
Religious Opera: 1–4:30pm & 6:45–10:30pm
Water Lanterns Night: 6:30–9:30pm
Religious Opera Interactive Zone: 1–5pm (27 March: 1–5pm & 6–10pm)
28–29 March
Hung Shing Cultural Tour: 2–3:30pm
Venue
Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Island (Ap Lei Chau Hung Shing Temple, Ap Lei Chau Hung Shing Square, Ap Lei Chau Waterfront Promenade, Ap Lei Chau Main Street and Ap Lei Chau Park Soccer Pitch)
Category(-ies)
Festivals
Admission
Free admission; some activities require a fee.
Ticketing
Tickets are available at Aplichau Kaifong Welfare Association, 20 Ping Lan Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
Enquiry
+852 2552 7239
Organiser
Tung Hing Association Limited
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