Bun Scrambling Competition
Dublin Core
Title
Bun Scrambling Competition
Subject
Cheung Chau Bun Festival; Activities
Description
"The Bun Scrambling Competition at Cheung Chau Island has been one of the most representative traditional festive events in Hong Kong, which is also the highlight of the weeklong event Cheung Chau Bun Festival.
Participants first stand at the bottom of the conical bun tower and then scramble up to get as many buns as possible within 3 minutes. The higher the buns, the higher points they get. Therefore, participants always try to climb to the top and collect buns from top to bottom.
In 1978, the bun tower made of bamboo collapsed and caused a lot of injuries. Therefore, it was suspended for 27 years. In 1995, the game was reintroduced with better architecture and stronger materials. Also, the real buns have been replaced by plastic buns for hygiene reasons."
Participants first stand at the bottom of the conical bun tower and then scramble up to get as many buns as possible within 3 minutes. The higher the buns, the higher points they get. Therefore, participants always try to climb to the top and collect buns from top to bottom.
In 1978, the bun tower made of bamboo collapsed and caused a lot of injuries. Therefore, it was suspended for 27 years. In 1995, the game was reintroduced with better architecture and stronger materials. Also, the real buns have been replaced by plastic buns for hygiene reasons."
Creator
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Date
1995
Contributor
Hong Kong Cheung Chau Bun Festival Committee
Relation
Cantonese Opera; Lion Dance; Piu Sik Parade
Format
Image
Type
Event
Identifier
bun_competition
Event Item Type Metadata
Duration
3 hours
Event Type
Competition
Participants
Public
Collection
Citation
Leisure and Cultural Services Department, “Bun Scrambling Competition,” Cheung Chau Bun Festival, accessed January 19, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-3/items/show/3.