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Thousands flooded the streets of Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau on Sunday as the annual Bun Festival transformed the fishing community into a vibrant sea of colour, tradition and towering bun-covered structures.
Footage shows children taking part in the Piu Sik Parade in elaborate costumes, with several young participants strapped to concealed steel frames to create the illusion of floating through the streets as the procession moved across the island.
“In the past, there were outbreaks of illness on Cheung Chau. As I understand it, the people invited the gods to parade through the town, and the illness disappeared. Thus, this event has been held annually for many years,” explained Shum, a participant.
“The weather today is quite hot, but it hasn’t dampened our spirits. We are very enthusiastic,” he added.
In the evening, crowds gathered for the festival’s iconic bun-scrambling finale, where competitors raced up a bun-covered tower to grab as many buns as possible before time ran out.
Kwok Ka-ming won the men’s division. He said his timing ‘was a bit slow,’ explaining that the final moments of the climb were tense.
“When I almost reached the top of the tower, I heard that there was only one minute left. I was eager to rush down. Fortunately, I wasn’t disqualified,” he said.
Janet Kung Tsz-shan successfully defended her women’s title, securing her third consecutive Bun Queen victory.
“We shall participate for as many years as we can,” she commented. “The bun-scrambling competition is a test of physical strength and a unique festive activity, so I will continue to participate.”
The Piu Sik Parade is one of the Cheung Chau Bun Festival’s most iconic traditions, dating back to the 1920s when it was staged to ward off evil spirits.
Each year, the festival draws thousands to the outlying Hong Kong island, blending Taoist rituals, folklore and community celebrations honouring Pak Tai, the deity believed to have protected Cheung Chau from plagues and pirates centuries ago.
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