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Luk Chau Village
Village in Hong Kong From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Luk Chau Village (Chinese: 鹿洲村; lit. 'deer islet')[1] is a village located on the northeast coast of Lamma Island,[1] the third largest island in the territory of Hong Kong.
Administration
Luk Chau is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[2]
History
Its original inhabitants of the villages were farmers and fishermen. They originated from Xixiang, Baoan in today's Shenzhen.[1]
At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Luk Chau was 54. The number of males was 16.[3] As of 2018, the village was home to a dozen families.[1]
Features
A Tin Hau Temple, built in 1868, is located in Luk Chau Village. Other deities are worshipped in the temple, including Pak Tai, Lung Mo, Kwan Tai and the Earth God.[4]
Access
Luk Chau can be access by speedboat from Aberdeen (15-minute ride)[5] and by foot from Sok Kwu Wan (40 minutes).[1]
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