Luk Chau Village
Luk Chau Village (Chinese: 鹿洲村; lit. 'deer islet')[1] is a village located on the northeast coast of Lamma Island,[1] the third largest island in the territory of Hong Kong.
Tin Hau Temple in Luk Chau Village.
History
Its original inhabitants of the villages were farmers and fishermen. They originated from Xixiang, Baoan in today's Shenzhen. As of 2018, the village was home to a dozen families.[1]
Features
A Tin Hau Temple, built in 1868, is located in Luk Chau Village. Other deities are worshipped in the temple, including Pak Tai, Lung Mo, Kwan Tai and the Earth God.[2]
Access
Luk Chau can be access by speedboat from Aberdeen (15-minute ride)[3] and by foot from Sok Kwu Wan (40 minutes).[1]
References
- Grundy, Tom (18 June 2018). "Sun-bleached Luk Chau village gives way to Lamma Island's encroaching jungle". Hong Kong Free Press.
- Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Tin Hau Temple, Luk Chau Village, Lamma Island
- Jones, Viv (2 August 2016). "Bohemian splendour in a remote Hong Kong island home". South China Morning Post.
External links
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- Delineation of area of existing village Luk Chau (Lamma South) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
- Antiquities Advisory Board. Pictures of the Tin Hau Temple
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