Applications for the Cheung Chau Bun Scrambling Competition, the finale of 2026 Bun Carnival, will be accepted via e-ballot from February 23, the Leisure & Cultural Services Department announced today.

The finale will take place on May 24 on the soccer pitch at Pak Tai Temple Playground on Cheung Chau from 11.30pm to 12.45am.

Physically-fit adults are welcome to apply to participate in the event, in which competitors scale a bamboo tower while attempting to snatch buns attached to it.

Those interested should complete SmartPLAY user registration and identity authentication, and submit their electronic ballot applications via the website, the My SmartPLAY mobile app or Smart Self-service Stations by March 6.

The maximum number of entrants is 200, with places being allocated by ballot via SmartPLAY. Those who live, work or study on Cheung Chau will be given priority.

A selection exercise will be held on April 26. A total of 24 contestants – including at least six women – will enter the semi-finals to compete for 12 places in the final.

All selected applicants must undergo safety training on April 12 to be eligible to compete.

For enquiries, call the Islands District Leisure Services Office at 2852 3220.