Sha Kong Wai Explained

Sha Kong Wai ^[1] is a village in Ha Tsuen, Yuen Long District, Hong Kong. Part of it is a historic walled village.

Administration

Sha Kong Wai is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.^[2] It is one of the 37 villages represented within the Ping Shan Rural Committee. For electoral purposes, Sha Kong Wai is part of the Ping Shan North constituency.^[3]

History

The village was probably founded in the 17th century, in the late Ming Dynasty.^{[1] [4]}

See also

• Walled villages of Hong Kong

Further reading

• Choi . C.C.. 1990. Studies on Hong Kong Jiao Festivals . Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Branch. 30. 26–43 . 1991-7295.

External links

• Delineation of area of existing village Sha Kong Wai (Ping Shan) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
• Antiquities Advisory Board. Pictures of Chi Hong Po Jai, Sha Kong Wai
• Antiquities Advisory Board. Pictures of Entrance Gate, Sha Kong Wai

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Notes and References

1. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
2. Web site: List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy . September 2009 . .
3. Web site: Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Yuen Long District). Electoral Affairs Commission. 10 June 2021.
4. [Antiquities Advisory Board]