In addition to the various street associations and organisations, several overseas music bands are also invited to participate in the Piu Sik Parade to diversify the event.
In the Piu Sik Parade, some groups carrying lanterns written with the words “Heaven and Earth Parents” are led by a monoceros dance, symbolising the arrival of the auspicious creature to exorcise evil spirits.
Information extracted from 2016 Cheung Chau Bun Festival Parade Catalogue.
Many local groups in Cheung Chau participate in the Piu Sik Parade.
In the parade, the Chiu Chow Association invited a world-renowned performance group to perform Chiu Chow music with gong and drum. The performance of this awards winning group is highly appreciated by the parade visitors and Cheung Chau residents.Information extracted from 2016 Cheung Chau Bun Festival Parade Catalogue.
Among the various subject matters presented in the Piu Sik Parade, the Piu Sik crafted by Cheung Chau Hing Lung Street Kai Fong Committee is the only hand-carried set. This unique Piu Sik set takes four persons to carry. The team also carry the Sword of Pak Tai to the parade. This four-feet long sword was dredged up by local fishermen. The fishermen then donated to Yuk Hui Temple. The sword will be returned to the temple for storage after the parade.
Each notable street association (or organisation) will send two or three sets of Pik Siu on any subject matter ranged from ancient heroes, current affairs, popular culture, lion dance, monoceros dance to music band. The picture shows a hand-propelled Piu Sik wagon.
Cheung Chau Yuk Hui Temple is one of the oldest Pak Tai temples in Hong Kong, and it is the principal temple among the eight major temples in Cheung Chau. The deity of the temple is believed to be the guardian of Cheung Chau island, making the temple irreplaceable. A long time ago, plague broke out on Cheung Chau island. Therefore, Hoklo fishers in Cheung Chau paid a visit to their hometown and brought their deity to the island to drive the plague away. The representation of the deity shown in the picture is enshrined in Yuk Hui Temple on Pak She Street.Information extracted from Temples on Cheung Chau Island by Cheung Chau Rural Committee.
Most of the banner-bearers are members of different street associations. Members of each group wear a different team uniform for easy recognition. They march before and after the Piu Sik Parade. The team shown in the picture belongs to Cheung Chau Kwun Kung Chung Yee Ting Association.
The “Kwun Yam Beach” in Cheung Chau is named after the Goddess of Mercy Temple (which is commonly known as Shui Yuet Kung) in the area. The difference in the temple’s appearance from general Chinese temple becomes a unique feature of the temple. The main deity of the temple is Guanyin Bodhisattva. The representation of the deity shown in the picture is enshrined in Shui Yuet Kung on Kwun Yam Wan Road in Cheung Chau.Information extracted from Temples on Cheung Chau Island by Cheung Chau Rural Committee.
Formerly known as Tai Wan Mei Tin Hau Temple, Pak She Tin Hau Temple is the oldest temple in Cheung Chau. The words “Qianlong Reign 32nd Year” engraved on the temple's bronze ball testifies to the long history of the temple. The main deity of the temple is Tin Hau. The representation of the deity shown in the picture is enshrined in Pak She Tin Hau temple on Pak She Street in Cheung Chau.
Information extracted from Temples on Cheung Chau Island by Cheung Chau Rural Committee.
Nam Tam Tin Hau Temple has a history of more than one hundred years. Its deity is enshrined in a small shrine inside the temple. Rumour has it that the temple is situated at an excellent feng shui location. The representation of the deity shown in the picture is enshrined in the Tin Hau Temple in Nam Tam Wan in Cheung Chau.
Information extracted from Temples on Cheung Chau Island by Cheung Chau Rural Committee.
Being the second oldest temple in Cheung Chau, the main deity of Tai Shek Hau Tin Hau Temple is Tin Hau. The representation of the Goddess shown in the picture is enshrined in Tai Shek Hau Tin Hau Temple.
Information extracted from Temples on Cheung Chau Island by Cheung Chau Rural Committee.
According to legend, a wooden pair trawler caught a Tin Hau (Goddess of the Sea) statue in its net when it sailed to the water around Sai Wan Tin Hau Temple. The fishermen in this area then raised fund and built the temple. The main deities of the temple are Tin Hau and the God of Wealth. Sai Wan Tin Hau Temple has the most attendance among the four Tin Hau temples in Cheung Chau. It is even the centre of celebration for the birthday of Tin Hau. The representation of the deities shown in the picture is enshrined in Cheung Chau Sai Wan Tin Hau Temple.Information extracted from Temples on Cheung Chau Island by Cheung Chau Rural Committee.
Hung Sing is the God of the Sea in Guangdong which possesses the divine power in relieving disaster. Most of its believers populate in the Pearl River Delta. The representation of the deity shown in the picture is enshrined in Hung Sing Temple on 1A Chung Hing Street in Cheung Chau.
Information extracted from Temples on Cheung Chau Island by Cheung Chau Rural Committee.
There are a variety of groups participating in the parade. Among which the members of Cheung Chau Vegetable Planters Association carry large lanterns on bamboo sticks with the words “Heaven and Earth Parents” to lead a monoceros dance. Being an auspicious creature, the arrival of the monoceros symbolises the exorcising of evil spirits.
In the Piu Sik (Floating Colours) Parade, Cheung Chau residents will carry the deities of the island to march the main street of the island to pray for blessings. Tai Ping Shan Pak Tai comes at the head of the parade while Cheung Chau Pak Tai brings up the rear. The representation of the deity shown in the picture is enshrined in Yuk Hui Temple on Pak She Street in Cheung Chau. Information extracted from Temples on Cheung Chau Island by Cheung Chau Rural Committee.
In addition to the various street associations and organisations, several overseas music bands are also invited to participate in the Piu Sik Parade to diversify the event.
