Hung Shing Temple

The temple was built in honour of the God of the South Sea, Hung Shing. Although there are other temples in Hong Kong worshipping the same god, this temple is famous for the dragon pillars in front of it.

The dragon pillars were designed to safeguard the fishermen community in Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau, also the fishermen at sea. There is also a superstitious saying that the dragon pillars were built to resist the power of police across the shore in Aberdeen. As the police station was located on the top of the hill in Aberdeen, the residents thought it resembled a tiger opening its mouth, afraid it might bring bad luck to Ap Lei Chau. With the concern of bad Fung Shui, residents decided to build two dragon pillars to resolve the potential crisis.

The Hung Shing Festival is held annually on the 13th day of the second lunar month. People would parade in Ap Lei Chau along with Hung Shing and other gods in the Temple. There will be a Cantonese Opera performance for the deities too.