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Beloved Hong Kong bun festival returns after three years

The vibrant sights and sounds of the Bun Festival returned to Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Island on Friday, following a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Clanging gongs, dragon dances, and children dressed in costumes paraded on poles, creating a festive atmosphere. The long-awaited revival of the Bun Festival brought joy and excitement to the island, celebrating its cultural heritage and traditions with renewed enthusiasm.

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"On days like this, Cheung Chau feels like the centre of the world," island resident Mabel Leung told AFP. "We had tough years... (but) I never doubted that people would come back," the 58-year-old said.