Tin Hau Festival

Asian celebrations continue at the luxury hotel in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa. Today we want to take you to China, in particular to Hong Kong, to experience one of its most famous spring festivities: Tin Hau festival.

Tin Hau festival commemorates Tin Hau´s birthday, which usually falls in April or May. In 2016, it will be held on April 29. Tin Hau is the Goddess of the Sea, a very important deity in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is very tied to the ocean. Tin Hau is the patron saint of local sailors and fishermen, so it is a very significant day for them. In honour of Tin Hau sailors decorate their boats and make offerings to have a good fishing during the year.

Temples are also colorfully decorated. There are over 60 Tin Hau temples in Hong Kong. Yuen Long Temple becomes one of the offcial stops during Tin Hau festival. Thousands of people visit the temples to make offerings to Tin Hau, followed by playing a drum and a bell to attract good luck. The celebration ends with the famous lion dances around the streets.

Come to celebrate Early May Bank Holiday with us at our 5 stars resort in Alicante Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa. We have designed a very special programme for you to enjoy an unforgettable stay. Don´t miss the opportunity to visit Southeast Asia in the Mediterranean during the most spectacular time of the year!