The Bun Festival on Cheung Chau is a popular annual event. Towers of buns 60 ft high are offered to the spirits of the islanders' ancestors.
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Each year, usually in May, Hong Kong's fisherfolk cele- brate the birthday of their patron saint, Tin Hau, the Queen of Heaven, at Joss House Bay (above).
The fisherfolk anchor their gaily-decorated junks for cele- brations that include solemn offerings in the temple (left) and lion dances to drive away evil spirits (right).
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