Tap Mun Island April 14th -19th 2009 - Ta Tsui celebrations
Tap Mun is a tiny island, in the East New Territories. Numbering under 200 occupants today - mainly Hakka and Tanka fisherfolks. It once had a thriving community of 2000 persons. Today you can enjoy the surroundings, either within the village, or walk around the island.
The newly renovated Tin Hau temple (the sea goddess - fishermen, and there family's prayed here before heading out to sea) is in time for the Ta Tsiu celebrations in April. This important Taoist ceremony lasts several days and takes place every 10 years. Priests hold rituals to placate the ghosts and banish malevolent spirits. Opera performances are held; pai lau (flower arches) line the path; and the island is full of families returning from around the world.
Jackie will run a photographic tour here during that week, for interest please email, with what date suits. Or if just want to soak up the atmosphere, we can accomodate that also. This is a full day out, also suggest you allow some time to see Sai Kung on your return journey.
Cost: HK$750.00 per person, includes picnic lunch / or we can organise local lunch.
Facilities: Toilets en route
Starting point: Exit C Choi Hung MTR. Let us know where you are staying and we will send directions for getting here.
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