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Thursday, May 3, 1973

The grand procession will take place on Sunday (May 6) at

2:30 p.m. It will last about an hour. Before the procession, a military

band will play interlude music.

same day.

The 'Ta Chiu" religious ceremony will be held at noon on the

During the five days of festivities, Cantonese operas will be

performed nightly.

On Saturday 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 Tai Temple.

The highlight of the festival will be the traditional bun tower

"scramble" which will take place near the temple at midnight on Sunday.

The islanders believe that the buns will bring them good luck for the

rest of the year. On Monday, there will be a repeat of the procession,

so that more visitors may have the opportunity to see this colourful event.

Nate to Editors:

The Cheung Chau Rural Committee is making

all the arrangement for Press coverage of the parade.

Sir Richard Ward will arrive at Cheung Chau

at 2.30 p.m. on Friday.