Wong Tai Sin's birthday
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Title
Wong Tai Sin's birthday
Subject
Chinese festival
Chinese folk belief
Taoism
Festival and ritual
Description
Wong Tai Sin's birthday is celebrated annually and dedicated to the Great Immortal Wong (Wong4 Daai6 Sin1 黃大仙), the God of health. Hordes of citizens, taoists or non-taoists worship and pray before Wong Tai Sin for fortune and better health. Taoist priests will perform different rituals to celebrate.
Creator
Sik Sik Yuen
Wong Tai Sin Temple
Date
The 23rd day of the 8th lunar month
Rights
Adopt a simple way of worship with no burning of offerings
Keep passage clear. Do not place offerings on the ground.
9 incense sticks will be enough.
Format
Praying
offering
ceremonies
Type
Festival
Coverage
The 23rd day of the 8th lunar month
Collection
Citation
Sik Sik Yuen and Wong Tai Sin Temple, “Wong Tai Sin's birthday,” CCCH9051 Group 20, accessed January 11, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-20/items/show/71.
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