In gratitude for Pak Tai's blessing, the residents, led by Mr. Lam Yuk-mo,[1] built Yuk Hui Temple, which was completed in 1783.

They would come to invoke for an auspicious date and a great catch before setting sail and to thank for Pak Tai's blessing after their return.

Allegedly, it was thrown into the sea by a general at the time of Emperor Bing of Song to calm a great storm.

In order to find the sword, villagers used "bwabway" (筊杯), a tool for seeking divine direction in Chinese folk religion, to ask for Pai Tai's help.

[7] The golden crown worn by the main Pak Tai statue is made of 20-ounce gold and hung with pearls.

It was donated by Madam Chung, a worshipper in Cheung Chau island, to commemorate the visit of Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon to the temple in 1966.

[10] Other antiques include: The building of the grand temple takes into account the spiritual location or 'Feng Shui'.

[2] The temple is in traditional Chinese style with a roof of detailed green concave tiles, ridges and ceramic figurines.

[7] An ancient drum and bell can be seen on the left of the temple's entrance to drive away evil spirits and to attract the attention of the gods.

There are some square stone pillars which carries the message that can be translated as: 'Pi tai will look after Cheung Chau and will bring calm seas and good weather'.

[7] Cheung Chau Bun Festival is a traditional Taoist festival that takes place in and around the Yuk Hui Temple on Cheung Chau It is staged every year (usually in late April or early May) to mark the eighth day of the fourth moon in the Chinese calendar.

The event draws tens of thousands of tourists from overseas and local areas and is promoted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

The name of the festival comes from its main attraction; the 'bun snatching race' where brave individuals climb up 'Bun Mountains' or 'Bun Towers' and strip them down of buns.