Matshed theatre Shek O | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Matshed theatre Shek O

Matshed theatre Shek O
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Compare with the two similar photographs in my 1957/8 folder.  The theatres were erected on the same spot at the western end of the car park.  Is this still an annual event? 

Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Sunday, November 1, 1987
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Hi Andrew,

This is likely an annual event celebrating the birthday of a loca deity Tin Hau, the goddess of the sea.  This does not limit to Shek O.  Wherever there is a Tin Hau Temple, there may be such an event nearby on lunar calender the 23rd day of the third moon.

T