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Every year the Cheng Chau Festival is celebrated in China on the eighth day of the Fourth Moon. Celebrated over a period of four days, the Cheng Chau Festival is one of the most exciting and unusual celebrations in China. During this popular Chinese celebration, many religious rites are observed. Various programs at the Chinese operas and burning of paper cloths as gifts to the spirits are some of the major attractions of this Chinese celebration. In Hong Kong, the festival of Cheng Chau is celebrated in a very big way. With processions and celebrations being observed throughout the place, the whole ambiance reverberates with the energy of the Chinese people and the event resembles a party full of revelry and happiness.
During this festival, huge structures are made covered with bread buns from top to the bottom. At the stroke of a signal young people climb up these towers and collect as many buns as possible. It is believed that more the number of buns one collects, more blessings do one gets. Usually, the date and timings of this enthralling festival are announced a week before.
One of the major attractions at the Cheng Chau Festival is its procession and parades. Full of color and vibrancy, during this Chinese festival, people ride on flowered floats, dress up as legendary figures and walk on stilts. The little ones also partake in these festivities with much enthusiasm and interest. Perched above the crowd in various kinds of makeup and costumes, children in particular do have a gala time at this festival.
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