Bun Festival in Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong

I just got back in Hong Kong last 16th of May and it's going to be for good. I'm so blessed that I finally got my working visa approved by the Immigration. My husband and I are moving in Hong Kong  with big dreams of having our own kids here through God's grace and start promising careers for both of us...Yes, we have a new life here...new job...new friends...new city! It's always exciting to move into a new place. I really love to explore and experience diverse cultures and have joy with my eternal family.

Then I heard about the bun festival from http://www.discoverhongkong.com. Luckily it falls on May 25th and it's holiday in Hong Kong  for it's Buddha's birthday. They celebrate it here big time so off I go to Cheung Chau Island.

I live in Wan Chai so I ride the tram for only 2.30 HKD fare going to Central then I walk all through the Central Piers and Pier 5 is the right pier going to Cheung Chau island. I used my Octopus card for an ordinary First ferry ride which costs around 19+ HKD for an hour sailing going to the tiny island of Cheung Chau.

The tiny island was so crowded because of the bun carnival happening that week. After descending the ferry, I turned left going to the plaza. Along the way I saw several stalls selling all sorts of food, drinks, dried fish and several souvenirs. I tried the big fishballs, 2 round balls for 10hkd. Ofcourse I also tried the buns and I love the red bean stuffed bun. It was such a great experience to witness the parade of their deities that look like Pinoy version of black sto. Nino...hmmm...I also saw the temple where they keep the deities. For more stories on how the bun festival started, just go to http://www.discoverhongkong.com or google it baby!