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Featured event
Exclusive Participation in the Piu Sik Parade in Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Meeting time: 9:10 am
Meet Point: at Central Pier 5
Join our limited-group experience for premium, insider access to the iconic Piu Sik (Floating Colours) Parade during Hong Kong’s legendary Cheung Chau Bun Festival. You will march alongside the parade with reserved spots reserved exclusively for our community participants — a rare opportunity usually open only to local families.
Key Activities
- Piu Sik Parade featuring children “floating” on tall poles dressed as deities
- Traditional lion dances and cultural performances
- Dramatic midnight bun-snatching finale (Limited tickets)
Cost:
- Super Early bird price (before 10 May): $308
- Early bird price (before 21 May): $338
- Regular price (after 21 May): $368
Including
- Vegetarian lunch (Food Note: The entire island observes a vegetarian tradition until around 2pm as part of the ritual.)
- Exclusive commemorative Cheung Chau Bun Festival 丙午年2026 T-shirt
- Drinks
- Enjoy lion, elephant, Chinese unicorn dance closely in touching distance with being in the crowd
- Lucky buns and Mango Mochi
- Return ferry ticket
- Official Bun Race (climbing) spectator/participant ticket (limited spots, starts until around midnight)
- PAYMENT: Please provide the payment slip by FPS to 55073213 or Payme https://payme.hsbc/lincolncflam to secure your place.
Detailed Agenda
- 9:10 am – Meet at Central Pier 5
- ~10:15-1030 am – Arrival on Cheung Chau
- ~10:45-11:30 Observe the dressing-up of the floating children
- ~11:30 am – Piu Sik Parade begins
- ~1:00–2:30 pm – Rest at the playground area and enjoy watching closely lion, dragon, elephant, and unicorn dance
- ~4:30 pm – Parade concludes
- Evening option – Stay for the midnight Bun Race (tickets secured)
### Brief History Behind the Event
The Cheung Chau Bun Festival (太平清醮, Taiping Ching Chiu) originated in the 18th century when the island suffered repeated plagues and pirate attacks. Local fishermen invited the image of the deity Pak Tai to the island; parading it through the streets was believed to drive away evil spirits. Villagers dressed as other deities (the origin of today’s Piu Sik parade) to inspect every corner of the island and restore peace. Over time, the ritual expanded with bun towers symbolising gratitude and protection. The modern form, including the famous bun-snatching competition, has been held annually (with a brief COVID hiatus) and now coincides with Buddha’s Birthday, blending Taoist roots with broader cultural appeal. It was recognised as part of China’s national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.
Cultural Significance Rooted in Taoist traditions, this festival began over two centuries ago as a community ritual to ward off plague and evil spirits. It has evolved into one of Hong Kong’s most vibrant heritage celebrations and is now listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Transportation Easy ferry ride from Central Pier 5 to Cheung Chau (approximately 45–60 minutes).
Atmosphere Expect lively energy and large crowds, especially on the main parade day. The island transforms into a colourful, festive hub filled with traditional performances.
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