Shui Tau Tsuen () is a 17th century village in

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area,

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, Hong Kong. Kam Tin is the origins of

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(), one of the Five Great Clans of Hong Kong.

Administration

Shui Tau Tsuen is a recognized village under the

Small House Policy The Small House Policy (SHP, ) was introduced in 1972 in Hong Kong. The objective was to improve the then prevailing low standard of housing in the rural areas of the New Territories. The Policy allows an indigenous male villager who is 18 ye ...

. It is one of the villages represented within the Kam Tin Rural Committee. For electoral purposes, Shui Tau Tsuen is part of the

constituency, which is currently represented by Chris Li Chung-chi.

Historic buildings

Shui Tau Tsuen and neighboring

Shui Mei Tsuen Shui Mei Tsuen () is a village in the Kam Tin area of Yuen Long District, Hong Kong. Administration Shui Mei Tsuen is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. History In January 2022, a pet dog was surrounded and beat ...

are famous for their prow-shaped roofs decorated with dragons and carp. Cheung Chun Yuen was a school providing martial arts training for village children aiming to gain success in the military stream of the

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. Historic Building Appraisal
Cheung Chun Yuen, No. 82 Shui Tau Tsuen, Kam Tin
/ref> It was the only place that taught martial arts in the Kam Tin area in the past. The building also served as an

ancestral hall An ancestral shrine, hall or temple ( or , vi, Nhà thờ họ; Chữ Hán: 家祠户), also called lineage temple, is a temple dedicated to deified ancestors and progenitors of surname lineages or families in the Chinese tradition. Ancestra ...

. The traditional Chinese education system was imperial examination. Youngsters can attend the examination in order to become Juren. That was the honor to students that passed the imperial examination and serve the Emperor. Successful students can enjoy high social status and gain reputation for themselves. Thus, their family's social position and power can be enhanced. It had become a great concern to the clan that to gain official positions in the government. The Chou Wong Yi Kung Study Hall was erected in 1685 by the

, in honour of Chou Yu-te and Wang Lai-jen, two imperial officials whose pleading with the Emperor ended the coastal evacuation, and enabled the inhabitants to return to their homes in 1669.The incredible journey of Yuen Long - Chau Wong Yi Kung Study Hall
/ref> Yi Tai Study Hall used to house two gods by a society organized by 16 renowned members of the local scholar-gentry. It has been used as a venue for educating youths of the villages. The forecourt of Yi Tai Study Hall was paved with white stones, so students who attended the study hall were also known as the "Students of White Stone Lane". White Stone Lane located outside the main entrance. Yi Tai Study Hall was built in a simple but functional style without great ornamental features. It was mainly decorated by leafy and geometric plaster moldings.

Conservation

The Tang Kwong U Ancestral Hall and the Yi Tai Study Hall, are declared monuments. Cheung Chun Yuen and Lik Wing Tong Study Hall are listed as Grade I historic buildings.

List of the 1,444 Historic Buildings with Assessment Results
/ref> Chou Wong Yi Kung Study Hall and the Bin Mo Bridge are listed as Grade II historic buildings. The Tang Yu Kai Study Hall, So Lau Yuen and the

Hung Shing Temple Hung Shing Temples or Tai Wong Temples are temples dedicated to Hung Shing Tai Wong (). Hung Shing temples have been widely built in southern China, especially Guangdong province The table provides a partial list of these temples. Hung Shing Fe ...

are listed as Grade III historic buildings.

References

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Delineation of area of existing village Shui Tau Tsuen (Kam Tin) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
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Antiquities and Monuments Office The Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) was established in 1976 under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance to protect and preserve Hong Kong's historic monuments. Housed in the Former Kowloon British School, the AMO is responsible for iden ...

. Hong Kong Traditional Chinese Architectural Information System
Shui Tau Tsuen
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Tang Kwong U Ancestral Hall
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Tang Kwong U Ancestral Hall
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Yi Tai Study Hall
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Yi Tai Study Hall
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Pictures of Cheung Chun Yuen
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Cheung Chun Yuen, No. 82 Shui Tau Tsuen, Kam TinPictures
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Lik Wing Tong Study Hall, No. 85 Shui Tau TsuenPictures
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Chou Wong Yi Kung Study Hall, Shui Tau Tsuen, Kam TinPictures
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Bin Mo Bridge, Shui Tau Tsuen, Kam TinPictures
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Tang Yu Kai Study Hall, No. 1 Shui Tau Tsuen, Kam TinPictures
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So Lau Yuen, No. 25 Shui Tau Tsuen, Kam TinPictures
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