Wong Uk Tsuen (Yuen Long District) Explained

Wong Uk Tsuen is a village in the Yuen Long Kau Hui area of Yuen Long District, Hong Kong.

Administration

Wong Uk Tsuen is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.^[1] For electoral purposes, Wong Uk Tsuen is located in the Shap Pat Heung North constituency of the Yuen Long District Council. It is currently represented by Shum Ho-kit, who was elected in the 2019 elections.^{[2] [3]}

History

Wong Uk Tsuen is part of the Tung Tau alliance ^[4] or "Joint Meeting Group of Seven Villages", together with Nam Pin Wai, Tung Tau Tsuen, Choi Uk Tsuen, Ying Lung Wai, Shan Pui Tsuen and Tai Wai Tsuen.^[5] The Yi Shing Temple in Wong Uk Tsuen is an alliance temple of the Tung Tau Alliance.^[4]

On 8 September 2021, 58 bullets were seized inside of a house in the village.^[6]

External links

• Delineation of area of existing village Wong Uk Tsuen (Shap Pat Heung) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)

22.448°N 114.0386°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy . September 2009 . .
2. Web site: Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Yuen Long District). Electoral Affairs Commission. 10 October 2021.
3. Web site: Yuen Long District Council - Yuen Long DC Members. District Council. 10 October 2021.
4. [Antiquities Advisory Board]
5. http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200905/13/P200905130182.htm Press Release: "Property development projects at Nam Cheong and Yuen Long Stations", May 13, 2009
6. Web site: Kong. Dimsumdaily Hong. 2021-09-08. 58 bullets found in village house in Wong Uk Tsuen. 2021-09-08. Dimsum Daily. en-US.