Guinness World Records recently called the colossal structure the world's largest temporary bamboo altar, which serves as the centrepiece of the festival held every 10 years in Yuen Long.
The centuries-old thanksgiving festival drew crowds of people, dazzled by the culture and the bamboo structure.
"It reflects the versatility and the flexibility of the culture. It's not a material I would say that's used in any other part of the world as much," said 16-year-old Aine from Australia.
American visitor Keith said there is nothing back home like what he saw in Kam Tin.
"For me personally, it's synonymous with China and Asia in general, because I see it a lot in films. And when I come here and visit, I see it here. But we don't have that stuff back home," he said.
Local resident Matthew, 25, said the technique of bamboo scaffolding should be passed down to future generations.
"To build such a huge structure using bamboo and zip ties, without requiring any nails, it is really a mastery," he said. "Following the fire in Tai Po, it is quite unfortunate to have to give up on bamboo scaffolds."
For Kam Tin villager and visual artist Tang Kwok-hin, bamboo has always had a special place in his heart.
"I just love that when you walk in the bamboo structure, you can feel the temperature," he said.
"This record recognises it as very important and significant for Hong Kong, and as a very special technique."
Joining the festival for the fifth time, the 42-year-old villager helped organise photos from previous festivals to be showcased.
"The festival is not only about the bamboo [structure], it's also about Taoism, rituals, paper-mache-like sculptures, and all the villagers," Tang said. "Our past is built up by these materials, and these materials represent the spiritual element."
The tradition dates back to 1685, commemorating officials who allowed displaced villagers to return to their homeland.
Organised by the Tang clan, the once-in-a-decade festival features Taoist ceremonies, deity processions, lion and dragon dances, Cantonese opera, puppet shows and communal feasts.
This year's event ends on Thursday.
