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Features of the Folk Religion
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- The first calamity-averting prayer ceremony organised by Sik Sik Yuen
In the wake of World War II, Sik Sik Yuen organised its first calamity–averting prayer ceremony to appease the dead and bless the living by guiding the ghosts of Taoists who perished during the war out of purgatory.
- Tsik Chung Wong Sin Chi had a clinic set up next to the main temple building
During the 1950s, Tsik Chung Wong Sin Chi had a clinic set up next to the main temple building. There would be long queues outside as people sought free consultations and prescriptions.
- Worshippers (1)
The Temple is visited by over 10,000 worshippers every day.
- Worshippers (2)
Since its opening to the public in 1956, Wong Tai Sin Temple has attracted large numbers of worshippers and tourists year round. Every year on Wong Tai Sin’s birthday, the podium for making prayers is filled with worshippers.
- Offering the first incense of the year
A lively scene of devotees scampering to offer “the first incense of the year”.
- A worship scene at the Temple on Wong Tai Sin’s birthday
A worship scene at the Temple on Wong Tai Sin’s birthday.
- The chief ritual master presents the memorial
During the middle part of the ceremony, the chief ritual master presents the memorial while other members kneel.
- Thousands line the streets to pay tribute to Wong Tai Sin on his parading tour
Thousands line the streets to pay tribute to Wong Tai Sin on his parading tour.
- The exterior of Tsik Chung Wong Sin Chi
The exterior of Tsik Chung Wong Sin Chi.
- Main Altar for worshipping Master Wong Tai Sin
Main Altar for worshipping Master Wong Tai Sin.