Wishing Trees
The green valleys of Lam Tseun Village, Hong Kong, where the real "Wishing Tree" is located
The Wishing Tree and vendors selling wishes
Branches loaded with wishes during Lunar New Year
Throwing a wish skyward
Ng Bo Diep (Five Treasure Piles) full of blessings and wishes
Writing out a wish
Tin Hau Temple nearby the Wishing Tree
Incense pot in front of the Tin Hau temple
Casting wishes into the tree's leafy branches
The wishes are weighted down with the help of a large Mandarin orange
Lighting incense inside the Tin Hau temple. Large coils of incense hang from the ceilings
Dragon bell in front of the Tin Hau temple
Last updated May 22, 2004