On May 26 (April 5 of the lunar calendar), despite the hot weather, thousands of tourists were present in Truong Chau to be immersed in the dumplings festival of the local people.
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| Despite the hot weather, thousands of tourists were present in Truong Chau to be immersed in the dumplings festival of the local people. The parade was attended by many children in colorful traditional costumes. (According to SMCP) |
Every year on the 8th day of the fourth lunar month, people on Truong Chau Island (Cheung Chau), in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) hold a dumpling festival with the aim of expressing their gratitude to you. God helped the people of the fishing village here eliminate the disease, claiming millions of lives. This year's dumpling festival coincides with the calendar of Buddha's birthday.
According to legend, the festival has historical origins over 100 years ago. This year's festival is held from May 23-27, in which the main festival is May 5. On the morning of May 26, the Organizing Committee also donated 5 bags of "Peace" dumplings to locals and visitors.
On May 26 (April 5 of the lunar calendar), despite the hot weather, thousands of tourists were present in Truong Chau to be immersed in the dumplings festival of the local people. The ferry company has doubled its trips to ensure early morning pick-up. As of 8pm on May 4, there were over 8 passengers taking the ferry to the island.
This year, the parade and competition to climb the tall tower to steal dumplings that were suspended for three years due to the Covid-19 epidemic have officially returned. The weather is hot and sunny but does not affect the mood of residents and visitors much.
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| On May 26 (April 5 of the lunar calendar), despite the hot weather, thousands of tourists were present in Truong Chau to be immersed in the dumplings festival of the local people. (According to SMCP) |
In hot weather, the streets of Truong Chau become more vibrant than usual with many activities such as parades, lion dances and art performances. This is one of the oldest and most colorful festivals in Hong Kong.
The procession was attended by many children in colorful traditional costumes, reincarnated as ancient and modern figures, lifted "floating" by stands and passed through the streets and alley. Visitors were all very excited and took pictures together.
The parade took place with a vibrant atmosphere, lion dance performances along the street, along with trumpet blowing, lion dance and grand dumplings parade on the street.
Ancient costumes such as Avalokitesvara, Empress Vo Tac Thien ... modern costumes including firefighters, policemen, medical staff ... attract the cheers of tourists on both sides of the road. People also take the dumpling towers to parade around the temple of Pak Tai to express their gratitude and ask for help from the gods.
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| Coming to Truong Chau these days, visitors can not only immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere but moreover, this is also an opportunity to enjoy traditional dishes including the famous dumplings. (According to SMCP) |
Many tourists lined up in front of the dumpling shops to buy "Peace" cakes for their families or for their loved ones.
Dumplings are a traditional dish of Chinese people in general and Hong Kong people in particular. However, Hong Kong is the only place where the festival is held with dumplings as the main offering to the gods.
Coming to Truong Chau these days, visitors can not only immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere but moreover, this is also an opportunity to enjoy traditional dishes including the famous dumplings.
In addition to the traditional dumplings, the shops also sell decorations in the shape of dumplings. Shop owners said that sales are expected to recover to 70-80% before the epidemic and will close later on the evening of May 26 so that visitors can buy as many souvenirs as possible. i love.
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| The most attractive stage is the competition of climbing and stealing dumplings at 12 pm, this year's final round has 9 male athletes and 3 female athletes participating to win the position of "dumpling king" and "dumpling queen". ". (According to SMCP) |
This year, the three giant dumpling mountains used for offering offerings have been replaced with hanging paintings due to labor and production problems. Only three small dumpling mountains with a height of nearly 5m were erected on the old site. Although the size of the three dumpling mountains has decreased, that does not stop people from coming to check in as a souvenir.
The most attractive stage is the competition of climbing and stealing dumplings at 12 pm, this year's final round has 9 male athletes and 3 female athletes participating to win the position of "dumpling king" and "dumpling queen". ” in the competition to climb a 14m high bamboo pole with 9.000 dumplings and win the lucky ones.
