The 10th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival will be held from June 14 to 16, inviting around 180 teams to compete at the Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Tourism Board announced at a press conference.
During the carnival, about 180 teams with close to 5,000 paddlers from 16 countries and regions are expected to take part in the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, the agency said.
In addition, the “PRC 70th Anniversary CCB (Asia) Trophy” has been specially created this year to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, inviting dragon boat teams representing the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau to compete.
Apart from dragon boat races, the carnival also includes local artisanal market and street food gala, man-made beach and water fight area for family, and onshore dragon boat races for charity.
The carnival was organized by Hong Kong Tourism board and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, sponsored by China Construction Bank (Asia).
The carnival will cost HKD17 million (USD2.2 million), and is estimated to attract 60,000 people to come and watch, said Mason Hung, the general manager of Event & Product Development of HKTB. DB/Xinhua
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