Children in costumes were carried on stands through Cheung Chau’s narrow lanes during Hong Kong’s iconic bun festival, a century-old tradition celebrating peace and blessings.

‘Ping on bao’ are both happily eaten and the focus of the festival’s famous bun scrambling competition. One baker explains how he makes them.

Hong Kong's iconic bun festival draws crowds to Cheung Chau island to celebrate a century-old tradition for peace and blessings.