About us
Friend to Friend Hangout was born from a simple yet inspiring vision—to bring people together and forge new friendships through the joy of shared meals, memories. A friend is a stranger you haven't met yet. We aim to create connections amongst people to become friends, and even more.
Beside the typical sightseeing, we also explore hidden places or local neighbourhoods that locals love to go, offering authentic experiences that go beyond the usual tourist spots.
Through gatherings, experiences and exploring hidden gems, our vision is the organic connection or human interaction with warm feeling, especially in this era of AI and electronic devices. We warmly invite you to join our growing community, where friendships thrive and unforgettable experiences await.
Upcoming events
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EXCLUSIVE INSIDER access Floating parade (free Tshirt)
cheung chau island, beach, Cheung Chau Island, HKStep into Hong Kong’s living history with insider access to the legendary Cheung Chau Bun Festival! Imagine marching in one of Hong Kong’s most spectacular cultural festivals — not as a spectator, but as an insider participant with reserved spots in the legendary Piu Sik (Floating Colours) Parade!
Meeting time: 9:10 am
Meet Point: at Central Pier 5 towards Cheung ChauWhy This Experience is Truly Special*
• March in the Piu Sik Parade with reserved community spots
• Get up-close with vibrant lion🦁 , dragon🐉 , elephant 🐘 & Chinese unicorn 🦄 dances
• Witness children “floating” as deities on tall poles in hand distance
• Official access to the dramatic midnight Bun Race (limited to very few spots!)Cost:
- Super Early bird price (before 15 May): $268
- Early bird price (before 20 May): $298
- Regular price (after 20 May): $328### What’s Included
- Exclusive commemorative Cheung Chau Bun Festival 2026 T-shirt
- Drinks + Ping On(Lucky) buns + snack
- Exclusive path for taking ferry return to Central (not taking public path, away from crowd)
- Special gift
- 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 at 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 complete
- Evening option – Stay for the midnight Bun Race (limited tickets)
### 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.7 attendees
Pink Dolphin Watching 97% sighting rate with expert
The Kowloon Hotel, 19-21 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, HKDo you know that pink (Indo-Pacific humpback) dolphin was grey when they were young? The expert has been operating ecological tours to see the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in Hong Kong since 1995. Join us on one of our tours and enjoy a day out with these beautiful pink dolphins with extremely high sighting rate of more than 97%
Duration and Schedule
4-5 hours starting from 8:50am at the town pick-up (approximately 3-4 hours at sea depending on dolphin sightings, sea conditions and traffic). Please refer to our Facebook for announcements of trip schedules or email to booking@hkdolphinwatch.com to enquire.- Price
HK$ 580 for each adult
HK$ 380 for a child under 12
Discount code: "FriendtoFriend" to get $20 discount per person- Pick up
(1) Coach transfer from town: On Middle Road exactly outside The Kowloon Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (across the road from the back of the Peninsula Hotel). Please be there on time at 8:50am to register with our colleague who takes care of the trip.
(2) Boarding the boat: Tung Chung New Development Pier, Lantau. Please be there at 9:25am. (Please specify which pick-up you prefer when making the booking.)Details of Booking: http://www.hkdolphinwatch.com/booking_a.php
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