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Thursday, May 25, 1972
As it is a festival of gods and spirits, all the principal idols
from the nine temples on the island will be assembled beside the bun
towers. After the procession, the idols will be returned to their temples.
This year, the main procession will take place on Saturday,
May 27. It will be repeated the next day, that is on Sunday, May 28, 50
that more visitors may have the opportunity to see this colourful event.
From May 24 to May 28, there will be performance of Cantonese
Opera nightly. The "Ta Chiu" religious ceremony will be held at noon
on May 26.
On May 26, at 3 p.m., the District Officer, Islands, Mr. Mayer
Ng, will perform the eye-dotting ceremonies for unicorns and lions in
the forecourt of the Pak Tei Temple.
The traditional bun tower "scramble" will take place near the
Pak Tei Temple at midnight on May 27.
Note to Editors: The Cheung Chau Rural Committee is making all the
arrangements for Press coverage of the parade.
The Governor and Lady MacLehose will arrive at Cheung Chau at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday, May 27.
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