News Article: "Cheung Chau Bun Festival Returns After Three-Year Hiatus"
The Cheung Chau Bun Festival returned after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was celebrated with a Piu Sik parade.
The parade featured children dressed in costumes, such as Wu Zetien, the first female monarch of China, and Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and Executive Council convener Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee.
Some children paid tribute to local heroes who traveled to Turkey for a rescue mission, while others dressed as Olympians and firefighters.
Despite the scorching weather, many citizens flocked to Cheung Chau to watch the parade and participate in the festivities.
Businesses that sell buns printed with the Chinese characters "ping on" expect a 30 to 40 percent increase in sales compared to last year.
Sun Ferry reported that 32,000 people are headed to Cheung Chau from the Central pier as of 5 pm, with a 40 percent jump in passengers compared to last year but still 16 percent lower than pre-pandemic levels in 2019.