Cheung Chau Bun FestivalThe 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 |