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EINEKENE MENT INFORMATION SERVICES
DAILY
INFORMATION BULLETIN
Wednesday, May 3, 1972
TIN HAU FESTIVAL PROCESSION IN YUEN LONG
C.B.F. To Attend
The Commander British Forces, Lt.-Gen. Sir Richard Ward, and
Lady Ward will be among 3,000 guests invited to watch the annual procession
in Yuen Long on Saturday to celebrate Tin Hau Festival in honour of the
Goddess of Heaven.
The two-hour procession, which begins at noon, will feature
altars to honour local gods, dragon, lion and unicorn dances and stilt
walkers.
The procession will wind from the Eastern Bus Terminus, along
the southern lane of the main road, to the stadium where the celebration
will be held.
Local dignitaries, Heung Yee Kuk Councillors and senior Government
officials have also been invited to the function.
Tin Hau is believed by fishermen to have full control over the
sea and is the patron saint of boat people and those whose professions
depend upon the sea.
The celebration