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Not many cities can match up to Hong Kong&#8217;s dynamic cultural scenes, especially when it comes to experiencing rich heritage, vibrant festivals and delicious local delicacies. Every year, during the month of May, Cheung Chau island transforms from a quaint fishing village to one of the most visited locations in the city for its annual Bun Festival — attracting tens and thousands of people. If&nbsp; you&#8217;ve yet to take trip down this outlying island, this week would be the perfect day to do so as the local Bun Festival will be held on from 17 to 20 May. From Instagram-worthy landscapes and cuisines to costumed-parades and the annual Bun Scrambling event, here&#8217;s a quick sight-seeing guide to Cheung Chau.

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How to get to Cheung Chau 
Taking a trip to Cheung Chau is the perfect excuse to take your sailboat or yacht out into&nbsp;sea, but if without, fret not because hopping on the ferry from Central Ferry&nbsp;Pier No. 5 is just as easy. There are two ferries available at the pier: the fast ferry will get you to the island in around 35 minutes, while the&nbsp; journey on the ordinary ferry can take up to an hour. Just remember to get to the pier early as it gets crowded on public holidays.
Check out local art at Valor 
If the sunshine and island vibes of Cheung Chau isn&#8217;t enough to start your morning off on a bright note, a quick stop for coffee would likely get you going. Valor is a cafe that doubles as an art hub where it serves&nbsp; a special coconut ice-dripped and features a rotation of artworks by local artists and photographers.
Take Instagram-worthy photos on the way to the beach 
Take a stroll along the beautiful coastline of the island on the paved trail the North Pavilion where a panoramic view of the South China Sea offers a refreshing perspective of Hong Kong. There are also several Instagram-worthy pit stops worth making on the way, from natural rock formations to the 18th Century Cheung Po Tsai Cave. For a less trafficked path, the trail to the Mini Great Wall is an easy family-friendly alternative that leads to the&nbsp;less crowded Kwun Yam Beach where the&nbsp;seven-decade-strong local Hing Kee bar serves fresh mocktails and cold beers by the&nbsp;shore.
Snack on local delicacies 
Exploring the many backstreets of the island is any foodie&#8217;s adventure where almost everything can be found from Western diners to local desert shops, but the highlight of a trip to the Cheung Chau is snacking on the slew of street food and delicacies unique to the island, from giant fish balls and potato&nbsp;swirls to refreshing frozen fruits and grilled squid.
For a departure meal, a visit to Cheung Chau cannot be complete without a Canton-style seafood feast by the seaside where every eatery lined along the harbour front offer a range of fresh seafood options, from razor clams to mantis shrimp, whole crabs and seasonal fish.
Visit traditional Chinese temples 
There are several temples in Cheung Chau that date back centuries and are frequently visited by locals. The Pak Tai Temple, in particular, was built in 1783&nbsp; to honour of the Taoist God of the Sea. Distinguisibale by its dragon-guarded ceramic roof, the temple houses several Qing (1644–1911) and Song (960–1279)&nbsp;dynasty artefacts and is the dedicated venue for the annual Bun Scrambling event on&nbsp;the day of the spirited Bun Festival.
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May promises to be an action-packed month, with two public holidays and lots of events happening all over our fair city to book almost every day of your social calendar. But which among these are absolutely unmissable? Check out our roundup of 8 must-see-and-do events in May before you block your calendars this month.
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Swan Lake 
1 – 6 May
For the first time ever, the critically-acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre is coming to Hong Kong this month to perform their unique take on Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky’s immortal love story. Featuring prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova, the ballet is a classic love story and charts the fraught romance of Prince Siegfried and the Swan Princess Odette, as well as the machinations of Rothbart, a villainous sorcerer.
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. HK$445 &#8211; $995. <a href="http://www.hkticketing.com/">www.hkticketing.com</a>
Cirque de La Symphonie 
11 – 12 May
Enjoy all the fun of a circus, with a soundtrack coming courtesy of a symphony orchestra, at Cirque de la Symphonie. Featuring world record holders, gold-medal winners and Olympians, every performance is a showcase for some of the world’s finest acrobats, contortionists, jugglers and dancers, alongside flawless renditions of classical masterpieces from the HK Philharmonic Orchestra. Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui. Kowloon. HK$120 &#8211; $680. <a href="http://www.urbtix.hk/">www.urbtix.hk</a>
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Evita 
11 May – 10 June
Winner of more than 20 major awards, the original West End and Broadway production of Evita, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical, comes to Hong Kong this month. Packed with many of musical theatre’s most memorable tunes, including Don’t Cry for Me Argentina and Oh What a Circus, the two-hour show tells the story of Eva Peron and her rise from poverty to becoming Argentina’s First Lady.&nbsp;The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. HK$330 – $1245. <a href="http://www.hkticketing.com/">www.hkticketing.com</a>
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Bruno Mars 
12 – 13 May
As a Grammy Award-winning, singer-songwriter, producer and musician, Bruno Mars needs little introduction. Having sold more170 million singles and 26 million albums worldwide, Bruno Mars is one of the best-selling artists of all time. With his 24K Magic tour coming to Hong Kong later this month, fans can expect to hear such classics as Chunky, Finesse and, of course, his worldwide hit Uptown Funk, the longest-leading Billboard “Hot 100” single of the last decade. AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau. HK$988 &#8211; $2,088. <a href="http://www.hkticketing.com/">www.hkticketing.com</a>
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Affordable Art Fair 
18 – 20 May
The Affordable Art Fair 2018 is set to showcase fantastic works at hugely reasonable prices from 115 local and international galleries. Collectors and art enthusiasts can choose from traditional ink paintings, sculptures, eye-catching photography and far more, all at prices ranging from HK$1,000 to $100,000. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre &#8211; Hall 3DE, 1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai. HK$100 &#8211; $200. <a href="http://www.affordableartfair.com/fairs/hong-kong">www.affordableartfair.com/fairs/hong-kong</a>
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HK International Soccer Sevens 
18 – 20 May
The world’s best seven-a-side football tournament is back for its 19th edition. At this year’s HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens, fans can see the stars of tomorrow in action, as well as witness a number of true legends take to the pitch. With strong representation from the UK, Europe and Asia, soccer fans can look forward to another thrilling weekend of intense sportsmanship. Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley. <a href="http://www.hksoccersevens.com/">www.hksoccersevens.com</a>
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&nbsp;Cheung Chau Bun Festival 
19 – 23 May
Every year, tonnes of buns, papier-mâché effigies of deities and lion dancers assemble on the small island of Cheung Chau to create one of the world’s quirkiest local festivals. According to legends, it originated after the island was plagued by an epidemic that killed thousands. The disease was only conquered when locals called for God Pak Tai’s help. Since then, he has been celebrated every year on Buddha’s Birthday. The highlight includes a Bun Scrambling Competition where participants scramble up a 60-foot bun tower to collect as many buns as possible within 3 minutes. Pak Tai Temple, Pak She St, Cheung Chau
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Buddha Bathing Ceremony 
22 May
The birthday of Lord Buddha remains one of the largest Buddhist festivals in Hong Kong. A highlight of the week-long celebration includes the ‘bathing of the Buddha’ ceremony at Po Lin Monastery. Escape the bustle of the city and embrace old traditions and customs of the Buddhist culture in this historical celebration. Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island. <a href="http://www.plm.org.hk/">www.plm.org.hk</a>

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