Fung Hang () is a village in the north eastern

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of Hong Kong, to the south west of the Sha Tau Kok Hoi or

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, opposite the town of

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. It is a single-clan

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village of the Cheung () Clan located between Luk Keng and Kuk Po.

Administration

Fung Hang is a recognized village under the

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. It is one of the villages represented within the Sha Tau Kok District Rural Committee. For electoral purposes, Fung Hang is part of the Sha Ta constituency, which is currently represented by Ko Wai-kei.

History

The Cheungs, previously established in Kuk Po, moved to Fung Hang in 1671, shortly after the end of the

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. They were farmers engaged in fishing and later concentrated in rice and vegetables growing. Most of the villagers have moved overseas or to other areas of Hong Kong.

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At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Fung Hang was 143. The number of males was 61.

Built heritage

The Cheung Ancestral Hall in Fung Hang was probably built before the 20th century. It was renovated in 1975.

References

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Delineation of area of existing village Fung Hang (Sha Tau Kok) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
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. Historic Building Appraisal
Cheung Ancestral Hall, Nos. 18 & 35 Fung HangPictures

Pictures of Fung Hang

Villages in North District, Hong Kong {{NorthDistrictHK-geo-stub

Administration

History

Built heritage

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