Dragon boat racing is held to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (also known as Tuen Ng Festival) and is one of the most exciting sports you will ever see in Hong Kong. It is immensely popular in Hong Kong and attracts teams from all walks of life, including traditional fishermen. The races are held every year at locations throughout Hong Kong. The main races will be held on the Tuen Ng Festival Day, which falls on 16 Jun next year. Join the locals for a day at the races and you'll see why this is a must-attend event!

2010 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Regatta

First held in 1976, the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races have consistently attracted the participation of elite overseas and local dragon teams. An event that has been earning recognition on the international sport event calendar, the 2009 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Regatta was one of the programmes to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China. The races, with men's, women's and mixed teams competing for various championships were successfully held in Shatin on 30 - 31 May 2009. Missed out the fun and excitement? Mark your diary now and join the happily boisterous crowds June next year for a fun day out and cheer on your favourite teams!

Date: June 2010 (exact date to be announced)
Venue: To be confirmed

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