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202223 minPGdocumentary

I Wish

202223 minPGdocumentary

Over a hundred Tin Hau temples dedicated to the Goddess of Sea exist in Hong Kong, with three located on Lamma Island alone.

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Over a hundred Tin Hau temples dedicated to the Goddess of Sea exist in Hong Kong, with three located on Lamma Island alone.

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Cheuk Cheung

Cheuk Cheungdirector

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Lamma Island features three Tin Hau temples, located in Sok Kwu Wan, Luk Chau, and Yung Shue Wan. These temples honor the Goddess of the Sea, reflecting the fishing community's traditions. The film documents the conditions of these temples and the practices of islanders and city dwellers who visit them. It provides context for the ongoing devotion to ancient deities in Hong Kong, a city that began as a fishing port. The documentary runs for 23 minutes.

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