Customs in Sha Tin District

Since most of the Chinese residents in Hong Kong are from Guangdong, most people in Hong Kong speak Cantonese, but their expressions are slightly different from those in the Mainland, which are mixed with a lot of Hong Kong slang. Due to historical reasons, English has been the official language of Hong Kong for many years. Most of the educated young people can answer questions in English, and Cantonese is also very popular. In recent years, Putonghua has been gradually popularized in Hong Kong, and the number of residents using Putonghua has been increasing. 1 July, 9971After Hong Kong's return to China, according to the relevant provisions of the Basic Law of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Administrative Region, the administrative, legislative and judicial organs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can continue to use English in addition to Chinese. Religious belief in Hong Kong is free, and almost all major religions in the world believe in Hong Kong. Chinese in Hong Kong mainly believe in Buddhism and Taoism, and most of them "believe in God". Although they follow traditional religious beliefs and customs, they do not have the consciousness and concept of believers. People generally worship the land of ancestors and door gods. On the first and fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people must burn incense or light "candles and lanterns", and they should also pay homage to happy events and traditional festivals. There are also many people who go to temples to pray for good luck or signs.

According to the Chinese Temples Ordinance, all temples in Hong Kong must be registered. According to statistics, there are more than 360 temples, 40 public temples and 24 Tianhou Temple in Hong Kong. Because there are many people engaged in fishing and shipping off the coast of Hong Kong, the most admired temple is Tin Hau Temple. It is said that Tian Hou, surnamed Lin, from Fujian, threw himself into the sea to save fishermen and was later regarded as a patron saint by fishermen and sailors. It is said that there are 250 thousand believers. Among the Tianhou temples in Hong Kong, the Buddhist temple gate in Damiaowan is the most famous.

Birthday is one of the most solemn traditional festivals in Hong Kong. Other gods worshipped in the temple include Guanyin, Northern Emperor and Guandi. Many shops also relate to the shrine of Emperor to show their blessings.

Traditional festivals in China, such as Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Double Ninth Festival, are basically the same as those in the mainland. In order to facilitate citizens to celebrate festivals and go home, the government has also promulgated legal holidays. In addition, traditional worship activities, such as clothing burning (Orchid Festival, the 14th day of the seventh lunar month), Chinese Valentine's Day (Beggar's Day), Guanyin's birthday, Master's birthday and Tianhou's birthday, are all very lively and listed as grand tourism projects.

Hong Kong is located in the hub of the blending and communication of two major civilizations, and it is an urban entity that skillfully and enthusiastically blends eastern and western cultures. Even in the bustling downtown area, the folk customs of China traditional culture are still preserved, such as giving gifts without bells (farewell), books (lost) and blankets (saving money). Bet on horses and play mahjong, and avoid borrowing money to withdraw money. In business, the first case must be closed and the price must be reduced. It is the most taboo for guests to bargain without buying. Besides, Hong Kong people are superstitious. In addition to divination, geomantic palms are very popular, and there are many people who believe in the reincarnation of ghosts and gods, and the unlucky homonym is also quite powerful.