Tam Kung Festival

譚公誕

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Religious & SpiritualShau Kei Wan
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe parade has expanded its format over the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: HKD
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Tam Kung Festival in Shau Kei Wan

The Tam Kung Festival is held each year on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month at the Tam Kung Temple in Shau Kei Wan, built in 1905 and regarded as Hong Kong's oldest and most celebrated temple to the deity. Lion and dragon dance troupes parade through the district to the harbourfront temple.

The Tam Kung Festival is held each year on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month at the Tam Kung Temple in Shau Kei Wan, built in 1905 and regarded as the oldest and most celebrated temple dedicated to the deity in Hong Kong.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The parade has expanded its format over the past two decades: aerial elements were added in 2003, boys dressed to impersonate the young Tam Kung joined in 2006, artistic roller-skating performances appeared in 2007, and a separate Parade on the Water alongside revived god-worshipping opera plays began in 2010

02

The mystery stays covered

Two organising groups traditionally start their processions near the Shing Wong Temple at different hours, giving the day two distinct parade routes converging on the same temple

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Lion and dragon dance processions to the harbourfront temple mark the deity's birthday each year

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Casual clothing suitable for standing along a street parade route.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

HKD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map22.28 N, 114.23 EOpen in Google Maps

Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Nearest airportHKG — Hong Kong
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Tam Kung Festival?

Tam Kung Festival is listed for Past edition: 18–26 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tam Kung Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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