Name: Traditional Temple Festivals: Jigong's Birthday and Bao Gong's Feast
Start: 2014-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-02-15T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Bao Gong Temple (for Bao Gong's Feast)

About This Event

Note: This content has been automatically translated for your convenience. For the most accurate information, please refer to the original Chinese version.

Local Temples Preserve Traditions

Macau is renowned for its traditional temple festivals. Two significant celebrations occur in the second lunar month: Jigong's Birthday and the Feast of Bao Gong.

Jigong's Birthday

Date: 2nd day of the 2nd lunar month (March 2, 2014)
About: Jigong is a deity famous for his unconventional ways, using wine and eccentric behavior to help people. During the Song Dynasty, he traveled among the common folk, rescuing the endangered, aiding the weak, rewarding good, and punishing evil. He was also skilled in medicine, curing many difficult illnesses for the people.

Feast of Bao Gong

Date: 15th day of the 2nd lunar month (March 15, 2014)
About: Bao Gong refers to the immortalized figure Bao Zheng (999–1062 A.D.), the household name 'Judge Bao' or 'Lord Bao.' He is a symbol of justice, integrity, and the elimination of evil, becoming the archetype of an incorruptible official in feudal times. His stories evolved into operatic works as early as the Yuan Dynasty.
Location: Bao Gong Temple on Fok Hing Street, near the Ruins of St. Paul's.
Celebration: Macau is one of the few regions in China that preserves this tradition. During the feast, the temple is decorated with colorful lanterns and streamers, creating a lively atmosphere.

Website: Macau Temple Civilization