Piu Sik Parade and Bun Scrambling Competition

Date: 15-16 May 2024

Location: Cheung Chau

Cheung Chau Bun Festival is a captivating day-   celebration marking the end of spring. This unique festival, known for its   distinctive local traditions, attracts thousands of visitors and locals alike   each to witness papier-mâché effigies, lion dances performance and more.

The highlight of the daytime events is the Piu Sik   Parade, where local children dressed up as deities showcasing their costumes   and skills parading on stilts. This colourful procession sets the stage for   the much-anticipated Bun Scrambling Competition. This fast-paced scramble,   which auspiciously begins at the stroke of midnight, sees participants   daringly ascend bun-covered towers to seek good fortune and ward off evil   spirits.

Date: 1 May 2024
  (23^rd day of the third lunar month)

Key events:

1. Yuen Long Tin Hau        Festival Procession
          Location: Yuen Long Shap Pat Heung

2. Tin Hau Festival in        celebration in Sai Kung
          Location: Sai Kung Town Tin Hau Temple Complex

3. Cha Kwo Ling Tin        Hau Festival
          Location: Cha Kwo Ling

The Tin Hau Festival, listed as part of the National   List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, holds great significance for many local   communities as it honours the birthday of Tin Hau, the goddess of the sea and   protector of fishermen. The vibrant festival showcases colourful religious   rituals, dynamic dragon and lion dances, captivating parades, and traditional   performances held across different parts of Hong Kong.

Some communities also organise Cantonese opera shows   as a gesture of gratitude, while the festival spirit is further enhanced by   the exchange of "Fa Pau", large floral tributes made of bamboo and   paper.

Date: 15 May 2024
  (8^th day of the fourth lunar month)

Key events:

1. Po Lin Monastery’s        Buddha Bathing Ceremony
          Date: 9 – 15 May 2024
          Location: Po Lin Monastery

2. 2024 'Buddhism in        Every Step: Environmental and Spiritual Preservation’ – the Celebration        Carnival for Buddha’s Birthday
          Date: 15 May 2024
          Location: Victoria Park

A time of reflection, spiritual renewal, and cultural   appreciation, Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong is an inclusive celebration,   offering enriching cultural activities for all to enjoy and embrace,   regardless of their faith.

Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout the city   buzz with activity on this auspicious day. The Po Lin Monastery, situated on   Lantau Island and home to the iconic Big Buddha, hosts grand celebrations   including a public Buddha bathing ritual. The Buddha's Birthday Carnival   features arts, cultural performances, and an array of stalls offering games,   charity initiatives, and Asian cuisine.

Date: 15 May 2024
  (8^th day of the fourth lunar month)

Key events:

1. Tam Kung Festival        in Shau Kei Wan
          Date: 15 May 2024
          Venue: Shau Kei Wan

The Tam Kung Festival is a cherished cultural event   that pays homage to Tam Kung, the deity of seafarers and fishermen.

In the vibrant neighbourhood of Shau Kei Wan and Wong   Nai Chung, locals and visitors are gathered to celebrate the rich maritime   heritage of the region. During the festival, the streets of the harbourside   locale come alive with colourful processions, traditional lion dances, and   thanksgiving opera performances. These celebrations create a vibrant and   festive atmosphere that captivates all who attend. Devotees gather at Tam   Kung temples to offer prayers and seek blessings for safety at sea and good   fortune.