Birthday of Che Kung
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Title
Birthday of Che Kung
車公誕
Description
On his birthday, Che Kung temples are crowded with devotees hoping to catch him in a good mood. Around 100,000 people visit the Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin on this day, where they turn fan-bladed wheels and beat a drum to pray for good fortune in the coming year.
Date
The 2nd or 3rd day of Chinese Lunar New Year
Relation
Type
Event
Identifier
birthdayofchekung
Event Item Type Metadata
Duration
Over a few days
Address
7 Che Kung Temple Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
Transportation
MTR Che Kung Temple Station Exit B, then follow the instructions to go along Che Kung Temple Road and walk about 10 minutes
Contact
26034049
Citation
“Birthday of Che Kung,” Chinese Lunar New Year in Hong Kong, accessed May 8, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/items/show/266.
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