Lam Tsuen Tin Hau Temple

Lam Tsuen Tin Hau Temple in Tai Po is believed to be built in 1768 to worship the goddess of the sea, Tin Hau. The temple follows the traditional Chinese style with three halls and two enclosed open courtyards. Renovated several times after damaged by a typhoon and a fire, the temple retains the ancient bell, the ancient percussion instrument Yun Ban, the framed couplet and the old temple plaques. Tin Hau Festival, which starts on 23rd day of the 3rd lunar month and lasts for five or six days, is celebrated with Cantonese operas, vegetarian banquets and religious rituals. The temple is a Grade II historic building.