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Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pose for a group photo during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau celebrate during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau assemble a shrine during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pay tribute to gods and ancestors during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
A Taoist priest performs a ritual during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition in Ha Wan Tsuen, Lok Ma Chau. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Village representatives of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau launch a ‘fa pau’ during the annual competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau catch a ‘fa pau’ during the annual competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau celebrate during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
A paper-crafted altar at Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pay tribute to gods and ancestors. Photo: Eugene Lee
Some villagers are concerned that traditions such as the ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition may be lost in the future. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pose for a group photo during the annual ‘fa pau’...Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pose for a group photo during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition....
February 18, 2025
Today in Photos

Hong Kong’s annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition

Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau celebrate during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition...

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Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pose for a group photo during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau celebrate during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau assemble a shrine during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pay tribute to gods and ancestors during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
A Taoist priest performs a ritual during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition in Ha Wan Tsuen, Lok Ma Chau. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Village representatives of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau launch a ‘fa pau’ during the annual competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau catch a ‘fa pau’ during the annual competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau celebrate during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
A paper-crafted altar at Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pay tribute to gods and ancestors. Photo: Eugene Lee
Some villagers are concerned that traditions such as the ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition may be lost in the future. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pose for a group photo during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau celebrate during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau assemble a shrine during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pay tribute to gods and ancestors during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
A Taoist priest performs a ritual during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition in Ha Wan Tsuen, Lok Ma Chau. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Village representatives of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau launch a ‘fa pau’ during the annual competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau catch a ‘fa pau’ during the annual competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau celebrate during the annual ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition. Photo: Eugene Lee
A paper-crafted altar at Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau. Photo: Eugene Lee
Villagers of Ha Wan Tsuen in Lok Ma Chau pay tribute to gods and ancestors. Photo: Eugene Lee
Some villagers are concerned that traditions such as the ‘fa pau’ grabbing competition may be lost in the future. Photo: Eugene Lee
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