Ma Niu Village Explained

Ma Niu Village, sometimes spelled Ma Liu, is a village on Kau To Shan, near Fo Tan, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong.

Administration

Ma Niu is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.^[1]

History

The village historically shared a single higher earthgod shrine with Cheung Lek Mei, Kau To and Ma Liu Shui. All were part of the Fo Tan Yeuk .^[2]

In the early 20th century, the villagers of Ma Niu generated a large part of their income from selling fuel cut from the extensive woods which were to be found near the village.^[2]

See also

• Kau To Hang
• Kau To Village
• Kau Yeuk (Sha Tin)

External links

• Delineation of area of existing village Ma Liu (Sha Tin) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)

Notes and References

1. Web site: List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy . September 2009 . .
2. Book: Hase, P. H.. Patrick Hase

   . Settlement, Life, and Politics - Understanding the Traditional New Territories. Patrick Hase . 2020. City University of Hong Kong Press. Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series. 9789629374419. 221, 312 .