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Cheung Chau Bun Festival

The tiny island of Cheung Chau hosts the world's only bun festival in honour of the God of the Sea, Pak Tai, to ensure fair weather and a good catch at the start of the fishing season, as well as protection against evil spirits. Three days before the festival a vegetarian diet is adhered to. Spectacular bun towers, 60ft (18m) bamboo structures covered with iced buns, are erected in front of the Pak Tai Temple as an offering, and the blessed buns are handed out to believers at the end of the f
Event Date: May 2012 TBA
Venue: Cheung Chau Island
Website: www.cheungchau.org

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