Spin The Wheel of Fortune
Neighborhood: New Territories
Nearest Train: Tai Wai KCR
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After the Wong Tai Sin Temple, the Che Kung Temple is probably the second most popular temple in Hong Kong. The Che Kung Festival, held on the third day of the Chinese New Year, sees thousands of worshipers gathering here to pray for good fortune. People line up to light their ceremonial tributes and turn a bronze prayer-wheel in a clockwise direction to avert bad luck and hope for a "good-turn" of fortune in the coming year. Colorful paper spinning wheels, which will bring good luck to your home, are available at the many stalls outside the temple.
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Better Than Carrying a Rabbit's Foot
Che Kung of the Sung Dynasty (AD 960-1279) is hailed on the second day of the Lunar New Year as Hong Kong's dubious god of gambling. Thousands flock to the Che Kung Temple with the hope of spinning the sails of a copper windmill located within its walls. Allegedly, the windmill dispenses good luck upon all those who spin it three times. Despite being in the presence of a revered temple the mob scene of would-be spinners tends to border on chaos and reduce this festival into resembling a bad episode on TV's Wheel of Fortune. Events at the Che Kung Temple conveniently close to the race track. Admission is free.
Excellent Example Of Asian Religious Traditions
This is a large temple with unique artwork and construction. You can gain an understanding of relig...
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