PADDLES UP: RACE INTO HONG KONG’S DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

HONG KONG, May 19 (Bernama) -- The boats are fierce, the drums are loud and the energy is electric – Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Festival is back in spectacular style! Each year, this high-adrenaline celebration draws elite paddlers from around the world to compete in one of the city’s most anticipated summer events. While races take place citywide, the spotlight will shine on the 2025 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, returning to Victoria Harbour from 7-8 June.

The race will transform the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade into a festival hotspot each year. This year, over 190 teams from 12 countries and regions, including teams from Qatar and Egypt for the first time, will compete in high-energy races set against Hong Kong’s iconic skyline, drawing cheering crowds of locals and visitors alike.