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Hong Kong International
Dragon Boat Races

The 2023 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races will return after a four-year hiatus. Join thousands of dragon boat athletes from around the world on 24–25 June for an exhilarating weekend in Hong Kong!

The two-day event will be packed with an array of intense races to fill the Victoria Harbour with heart-pounding action, rich colours, and sounds of drummers and fans cheering paddlers on to the finish line off Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade. As always, it will be a thrilling event in the home of modern dragon boat racing.

Stay tuned for more details on this year’s Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races!

Date: 24–25 June 2023 (Saturday to Sunday)
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
*Time is subject to change without prior notice
Venue: Off Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade 

Race Categories – Standard Boat

Category Registration Fee
(Per Team)
International Races Category Registration Fee
(Per Team)
International Open Championship Free
For non-local teams only
International Mixed Championship Free
For non-local teams only
International Women’s Championship Free
For non-local teams only
Fancy Dress Competition Free
Local Races Category Registration Fee
(Per Team)
Open Championship HK$4,000
Mixed Championship HK$4,000
Women’s Championship HK$4,000
Banking Championship HK$4,000
Youth Championship cum HKCDBA Chairman Shield HK$2,000
For youth teams aged 24 or below

Online registration for dragon boat teams is now open until 11:59pm, 3 April 2023 (Hong Kong Time, GMT +8).

Register Now

For more information, visit the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association website.

Enquiries

Secretariat of 2023 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races

Hotline: +852 3110 0079 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays)
Email: hkidbr@hkcdba.org

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