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Hong Kong's bun scramblers return for festival after pandemic hiatus

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Hong Kong’s annual Bun Scrambling Competition, held every year on Cheung Chau island, returns after a four-year pandemic hiatus. Five-time women’s champion Angel Wong, is gunning for the trophy again this year, aiming to be awarded the prestigious title of “Bun Queen” once again.

Added on the 26/05/2023 10:07:26 - Copyright : AFP EN

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