One of the biggest beauties of Asian countries is the many local festivals celebrated here! One such festival is the Cheung Chau Bun Festival in Hong Kong. This annual Chinese festival is celebrated on the tiny Cheung Chau Island and is quite popular for its quirky traditions and celebrations. So, as the island celebrates this boisterous festival, we’re here to tell you a bit more about it! Scroll on and know everything about the Bun Festival of Hong Kong.
Significance of Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau Bun Festival
The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is an annual, local festival of Hong Kong that draws many tourists. Cheung Chau Bun Festival marks the end of spring on the island. The festival is on China’s national list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Due to the many traditions and competitions in the festival, TIME magazine declared it as one of the world’s top 10 quirky local festivals.
According to the legend, in the 18th century, the island was hit by a…
