The origin of Water Parade
According to the village elders, the history of Water Parade in Tai O has lasted for a century. It is said that in the early years a plague ravaged Tai O and caused many deaths. In order to drive away the epidemic and blessed the residence with peace and safety, the local people invited the deities from four local temples and settled them on sacred boat, which was dragged by a Dragon Boat and paraded along the waterways and gave offerings all the way through it. — in Tai O, Hong Kong.