Thousands of worshipers in Hong Kong flocked to temples and took to the street to celebrate the birthday of Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea on Tuesday. /Chinanews Photo

Dragon and lion dance performers danced to gongs and drums while singers performed traditional Cantonese opera at the various festival parades across the city. /VCG Photo

One of the highlights of the Tin Hau festivities is the three-hour parade in Yuen Long district, where over 30 performing troupes from local villages marched down streets, joined by curious visitors on looking. /VCG Photo

Worshipers visited the over 70 temples dedicated to Tin Hau, praying for safety, security, fine weather and full fishing nets during the coming year. /VCG Photo

The goddess has a loyal following in Hong Kong since the metropolitan city used to be a small fishing village. Its maritime heritage has been passed on, seen through the Tin Hau Festival celebrations taking place every year on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. /Chinanews Photo