Hong Kong Village Faces Eviction

Why this is here: Tin Sam Tsuen has been home to generations of residents for hundreds of years, with roughly 50 households currently living in the village.

Residents of Tin Sam Tsuen in Hong Kong face eviction from their homes. The village, located in Hung Shui Kiu, has housed families for hundreds of years. About 50 households currently live there, maintaining traditions like newborn celebrations and festive banquets within the clan hall.

Villagers recently lost a final appeal to halt the eviction, which stems from a 2018 government plan to develop the area. The plan includes building public housing and other facilities. Residents express concern about losing their ancestral hall and the communal life it supports.

The government offered compensation to residents, but many feel it is insufficient to rebuild their lives elsewhere. Some villagers worry about the loss of their cultural heritage and the disruption of long-held traditions. The future of Tin Sam Tsuen remains uncertain as residents explore limited options and prepare to leave their ancestral homes.