Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races
Among the fastest growing team water sports Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races are traditionally held to commemorate the death of Qu Yuan the patriotic Chinese poet, and it's only sport to be celebrated as National Holiday.
The Hong Kong Tourist Board has worked hard to promote it worldwide, even donating boats to other countries. The sport is recognized internationally with governing bodies and a range of racing distances from 200m sprints to 1000km epics like the Three Gorges Dam Rally through the Hubei province of China.
There are several organizations and clubs where you can join the action but if you're happy to stay on dry land watching is a big rush too and you'll fast become a fan.
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races take place in bays and harbours all over, usually in June. Fiercely competitive teams train up for months ahead of the event.
Admire the elaborately carved and dressed dragon boats, enjoy the drum-thumping excitement of the final push to the finishing line, or get in on action by joining a team.
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