梅窩洪聖誕節
洪聖誕是紀念洪聖大王的誕辰。洪聖大王與天后均是海神，中國南方沿海漁民甚為篤信。
相傳洪聖大王是唐朝重臣，姓洪名熙，官至番禺刺史，通曉天文地理，商旅漁船常得他幫助，
可惜早逝，為紀念他並祁求庇蔭，沿海漁民建廟祀奉。唐朝皇帝亦封為南海廣利洪聖大王。
每年農曆二月十三日為洪聖誕辰，善信皆誠心敬拜，祈求降福。
基於上述原因，洪聖誕節逐漸成為家傳戶曉的節日。
Mui Wo Hung Shing Festival
Hung Shing Festival commemorates the birthday of Hung Shing Tai Wong (The Deity of Hung Shing). Hung Shing and Tin Hau were both god and goddess of the seas, and the fishermen of the South China coast worshipped them devoutly. According to legend, the Deity Hung Shing, also known as Hung Hei, was a governor of Panyu during Tang Dynasty. He was knowledgeable in astronomy and geography, and he had provided valuable assistance to traders and fishermen. Unfortunately, he passed away at a young age. In order to commemorate him and to ask for his blessing, fishermen along the coast built temples to worship him. The Tang Dynasty Emperor bestowed upon him the posthumous title of “Kwong Lee Hung Shing Tai Wong” (The Deity Hung Shing), and named the 13th day of the second lunar month the birthday of Deity Hung Shing. Since then, worshippers of Hung Shing go to Hung Shing temple praying and asking for blessings. The celebration of Hung Shing’s birthday has become a well-known festival.
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