Cheung Chau Bun Festival

Source: Hong Kong Tourism Board | DiscoverKongkong.com

Vào tuần trước lễ hội Thái Bình Tiếu (Tai Ping Jiao) theo Đạo giáo được tổ chức hàng năm, hay còn được gọi là lễ hội Bánh bao Trường Châu 🇭🇰, hàng ngàn người đổ về hòn đảo nhỏ này để tham dự lễ hội và thưởng thức một trong những chiếc bánh bao bột gạo trắng truyền thống chứa nhân ngọt, được dán tem tròn màu đỏ với dòng chữ Trung Quốc “ping on” bên trên, có nghĩa là bình an trong tiếng Việt.

Tonnes of buns, papier-mâché effigies, lion dancers and tall tales of ancient evil spirits all converge on the island of Cheung Chau to create one of the world’s quirkiest local festivals — the Cheung Chau Bun Festival. The annual Bun Carnival has been well received by the public. The wide range of programmes including the Climbing Carnival and the Bun Scrambling Competition attract many locals and overseas tourists to participate.

The Jiao Festival of Cheung Chau was officially inscribed onto the third national list of intangible cultural heritage in 2011. Since the revival of the bun scrambling contest of Cheung Chau in 2005, the annual Bun Carnival has been well received by the public. The wide range of programmes offered by the Bun Carnival, including the Selection Contest for the Bun Scrambling Competition, the Climbing Carnival and the Bun Scrambling Competition, each year attract an attendance of over 10 000 including visitors from home and abroad alike. The Bun Scrambling Competition had in particular been the focus of attention and is now one of the most representative traditional festivities in Hong Kong. It helps to strengthen Cheung Chau’s local economy, promote climbing sport and boost tourism in Hong Kong. [Leisure and Cultural Services Department]

Parade of Floating Colours

In addition to traditional lion dances and dragon dances, children dressed as legendary and modern heroes are suspended above the crowd on the tips of swords and paper fans (飄色). They form the parade-in-the-air and are all secured within steel frames, though they appear to glide through the air. Parents consider it a great honour for their offspring to be part of the parade.

This fascinating procession is accompanied by the bedlam of musicians loudly beating gongs and drums to ward off evil spirits. It is led by a spectacular image of Pak Tai, the God of Water and Lord of the North, to whom the island's Temple of the Jade Vacuity is dedicated.

Traditional Chinese festivals to celebrate in Hong Kong

International and modern as it may be, Hong Kong has never lost touch with its traditions. With so many traditional Chinese festivals taking place throughout the year, you too can get a taste of the city’s customs whenever you visit. This is how fun-loving locals keep their heritage alive.

Hung Shing Festival, on the 13th day of the second lunar month

Birthday of Tin Hau, on the 23rd day of the third lunar month

Birthday of Buddha, on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month

Birthday of Tam Kung, on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month

Cheung Chau Bun Festival, on the fifth to ninth of the fourth lunar month

Dragon Boat Festival, on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month

Hungry Ghost Festival, on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month

Mid-Autumn Festival, on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month

Celebrates its most important festival Chinese New Year, on the first 15 days of the first lunar month, in addition to the Birthday of Che Kung and the vivid Spring Lantern Festival.

Nguồn: Hong Kong Tourism Board | discoverhongkong.com

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