HKFP Lens: Crowds flock to Cheung Chau for annual bun festival race and Pui Sik Parade

“The Cheung Chau Bun Scrambling Competition attracted around 1,650 spectators on Sunday, as 12 finalists fought to gather as many buns as possible from a 14-metre tower within a three-minute time limit. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: GovHK. Kwok Ka-ming won the men’s championship, according to a Sunday government press release, whilst Kung Tsz-shan won the women’s contest at Pak Tai Temple Playground. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: GovHK. The winner of the “Full Pockets of Lucky Buns” was Ma Hok-ming, who gathered 177 buns from the tower. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: DiscoverHK. Aside from the individual race, three teams from Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Macao competed against seven local teams from Cheung Chau. Shenzhen Mountaineering and Outdoor Sports Association won first place. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: DiscoverHK. Earlier in the day, the Piu Sik Parade saw children dressed up as characters and paraded through the streets, secured on tall steel frames. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: DiscoverHK. Characters included figures from folk stories, Hong Kong sporting gold medallists, and a judge. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: DiscoverHK. Festive “peace buns” remained a popular snack, though prices had increased from HK$10 to HK$12, according to RTHK. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: DiscoverHK. Dating back to the 18th century, the annual celebration is the most famous of the Da Jiu festivals. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: DiscoverHK. During three days of the weeklong festivities, the whole island goes vegetarian, with eateries – from seafood restaurants to McDonald’s – switching their menus to meat-free options. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: DiscoverHK. Cheung Chau’s annual bun festival took place on May 25, 2026. Photo: DiscoverHK.

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