FAITH of the FISHERMEN

Lantern

The lanterns in red symbolize good fortune and are believed to protect the fishermen while they sail out for fishing. It also represents wealth, fame, and prosperity, symbolising prosperous fishing and flourishing life.

HUNG SHING TEMPLE, APLEICHAU

Facing the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, the Hung Shing Temple located near the old main street of Apleichau has been worshipped by the fishermen and maritime traders for protection and rich catches. Declared as a first-grade monument in 2014, this legendary temple on Apleichau was allegedly built over 250 years ago during the Qing Dynasty in 1773 for the worship of Hung Shing.

“FUNG TIU JYU SEON” PRAYER FOR FAVOURABLE WEATHER

Despite the ever-changing community and couple times of renovations, the appearance and its unique architectural traits have never been destroyed, maintaining a similar image as it was built two decades ago. Among its visuals, the faith of fishermen has never changed as well. Till now, “Fung Tiu Jyu Seon” is still an essential belief among fishermen, which is the prayer for favourable weather conditions for fishing in Cantonese. Not only fishermen or fish merchants, boat makers and residents who live nearby come here to pray as a daily routine – inheriting this spiritually essential element of the neighbourhood.