Cheung Chau celebrates vibrant Bun Festival

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Hong Kong has a famous bun festival each year. It is on Cheung Chau island and celebrates peace.

Children take part in a special parade called \"Piu Sik.\" They wear costumes and float high above people.

The main event is a bun-scrambling competition. People climb a tall tower to collect many lucky buns.

This bun race was stopped for decades after an accident. It started again in 2005 and is now very safe.

The festival began to keep people safe and peaceful. Many tourists visit Hong Kong to see this fun event.

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What does the bun festival celebrate?

It celebrates peace.

What do children do during the festival?

They take part in a special parade called 'Piu Sik' and wear costumes.

When did the bun race start again after being stopped?

It started again in 2005.

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