This event occurs only once a year as the wealth-opening day or treasury-opening festival called "Goddess Guanyin's Money Borrowing Day 2026." The date is counted 26 days after the Chinese New Year (Chiu Ek) based on the Chinese lunar calendar and is considered an auspicious time. This year it falls on 14 March at 20:00.
The belief is that on this day, Goddess Guanyin opens her treasury and wealth to allow her followers to request blessings and prosperity, granting wealth with compassion.
Devotees do not have to travel to Hong Hom, Hong Kong’s Goddess Guanyin temple (which can be very crowded). If convenient, they may queue for the ceremony, but nowadays, worshippers can pray at any location with a Goddess Guanyin statue, such as Macau, the oldest Guanyin temples, or in Thailand at places like E Tong Tian Tai Shrine in Prachinburi, Guanyin Shrine in Chokchai 4, Bangkok, Mahabodhisattva Guanyin in Ramindra, Bangkok, or the Guanyin Shrine at Ko Loi Temple in Sri Maha Racha, Chonburi Province. People can worship wherever is nearest or even at home by setting up a shrine and performing the money and luck requesting ritual.
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For those who already have a Guanyin statue at home, prepare offerings to request blessings solely for wealth and prosperity.
13 March at 23:00
14 March at 20:00 (Tip: Earlier requests have an advantage as the treasury funds remain abundant)
(Recite Namo three times)
Om Mani Padme Hum (nine times)
Invocation to Goddess Guanyin
Heaven hears, Earth listens, Heaven acknowledges, Heaven protects, Earth guards, Deities grant blessings. State your full name.
After completing the prayer and money request, when the incense is nearly finished, take the oranges home to eat for good luck.
For those traveling to worship Goddess Guanyin at Hong Hom, Hong Kong, learn about the history and background first.
Every year, tourists of all nationalities visit to pay respects and participate in the money borrowing ceremony for Goddess Guanyin.
Hong Hom’s Money Opening Day occurs only once a year with an auspicious time.
The money borrowing ritual is a traditional belief among Chinese communities in Hong Kong and Macau.
It is regarded as a sacred ceremony to pray to Goddess Guanyin, believed to enhance financial fortune and business success through her compassion.
The Hong Hom Guanyin Temple is known for its sacredness and is one of the oldest temples in Hong Kong, located in the Hong Hom district and built in 1873 with traditional Chinese architectural style.
1. Upon arrival, offer flowers and large incense bundles according to your faith and convenience. Light incense and candles, state your full name, address, and the exact amount of money you wish to request, specifying the currency (baht, dollar, yuan, pound, etc.) to reinforce the request.
Clearly state your purpose for the money and that the prayer is solely for yourself. Specify the date when, if the wish is fulfilled, you will return to thank Goddess Guanyin. Vows or promises are strictly prohibited.
2. Insert incense sticks into the large incense burner provided by the temple. Previously, worshippers had to scoop incense ash into red envelopes themselves, but now after placing incense, staff will hand out red envelopes containing incense ash for you, eliminating the need to scoop it yourself.
3. Circulate the red envelope three times above the incense burner to receive merit and blessings before taking it home.
Keep the red envelope carefully at home in your wallet or on your altar. If your prayer is granted, return to repay the money to Goddess Guanyin at Hong Hom.
Return to the temple to pay respects and give thanks by preparing offerings and joss paper money, symbolizing the money you return to Goddess Guanyin.
You can seek wealth blessings at Hong Hom Goddess Guanyin at 15 Station Ln, Hung Hom.
Opening hours: Open daily from 08:00 to 17:45.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/MxbTiDUCChLSzfLx6
Many say that visiting during the festival on 13-14 March at 20:00 brings very strong positive energy, although the place will be packed with people from around the world who come to pray for good fortune, wealth, and business success according to tradition.