| Nature: |
Chinese Festivals, Festivals |
| Organiser(s): |
Hong Kong Eastern District Community Association
Eastern District Office Home Affairs Department
Federation of Shau Ki Wan Association |
| Description: |
The Tam Kung Festival is one of the signature events in Eastern District, with activities ranging from a variety show, Cantonese opera and a parade to lion and dragon dance performances and an international lion dance competition.
This year, a luminous dragon and lion dance performance showcasing the characteristics of Eastern District will be held for the first time during the Tam Kung Festival. Bringing joy and a festive atmosphere to the community, the parade will begin at the Eastern District Cultural Square and head towards Shau Kei Wan Main Street East, before ending at the Factory Street Playground. |
| Date: |
Welcome Tam Kung: 9 May 2024;
Variety Show: 10 May 2024;
Night Dragon Parade @ Eastern District: 11 May 2024;
International Lion Dance Competition: 12 May 2024;
Cantonese Opera Performance: 13–15 May 2024;
Tam Kung Festival Parade: 15 May 2024;
Send Off Tam Kung: 17 May 2024
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| Time: |
Welcome Tam Kung: 11am, 9 May;
Variety Show: 6–10pm, 10 May;
Night Dragon Parade@Eastern District: 3–8pm, 11 May;
International Lion Dance Competition: 9am to 9pm, 12 May;
Cantonese Opera Performance: 6–10pm, 13–15 May;
Tam Kung Festival Parade: 8:30am to 3pm, 15 May;
Send Off Tam Kung: 11am, 17 May; |
| Venue: |
Factory Street Playground, Shau Kei Wan
Night Dragon Parade@Eastern District: Eastern District Cultural Square, Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Factory Street Playground |
| Ticketing: |
Distribution of Free Admission Tickets
Date: 5 May 2024
Time: Starting from 10am, first-come-first-served while tickets last
Location: Outside the Shau Kei Wan Market Building at 153 Shau Kei Wan Main Street East |
| Ticket Price: |
Free Admission
Admission Tickets are required for Variety Show, International Lion Dance Competition and Cantonese Opera Performance |
| Enquiry: |
2569 7901 |
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