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Festivals are used as a tool to gather communities in a city, village, district or a country towards a common goal. Learning and being a part of festivals that are held around the world or even at your own village is both entertaining and educating. Among many festivals in the world the Cheung Chau Island Bun Festival is truly unique and is a definite attention grabber.
The festival which was originated in the 18th century was initially started when the Cheung Chau Island was destroyed by a plague and invaded by pirates. Following this the people of the island started parading the picture of God Pak Tai throughout the villages with the belief that the deity drove off evil spirits and bringing the locals protection from pirates and other disasters. Ever since then the islanders have continued to hold this festival on an annual basis.
Generally the dates of the festival coincide with the birthday of Lord Buddha and the festival lasts for seven days. On three of these days the islanders become vegetarians and even global restaurants such as McDonald’s on the island serves vegetarian food. The most exciting part of this festival is the bun snatching competition. A huge structure made from bamboo and covered with buns is erected in a common place, where men would race up the tower to grab the bun placed at the highest point; for it is believed that the higher they reach the better fortune is received by the family of the snatcher!
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