The International Dragon Boat Race set to kick off on June 24. Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA), the race will feature over 160 teams of about 4,000 dragon boat athletes.
Also, the event is a part of harbour events on the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade.
“The International Dragon Boat Races are HKTB’s first international sports event since travel resumed in Hong Kong.
We delighted to invite the teams from the nine cities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), Macao and Hong Kong to compete in the ‘Greater Bay Area Championship’. It is also the first time we have introduced the ‘Hong Kong-Macao Trophy’ in collaboration with Macao.
These races are going to promote the partnership and cooperation between the cities in the GBA driving multi-destination tourism in the Area.” Dane Cheng, HKTB Executive Director, remarked.
The races will held over two days, with a total of 17 races. Over 160 teams from 10 countries and regions. Thus including first-timer Poland and teams from Australia, Dubai, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, the Mainland, Macao and Hong Kong.
It would participate in the event. Among these countries, Australia, Thailand and the Philippines will send their national teams to compete.
Cash Prize
To encourage active participation, the HKTB is offering cash prizes in five major races, thus including “the International Championship”, “the International Open Grand Championship”.
“The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Championship”, “the Hong Kong Championship” and “the Hong Kong-Macao Trophy”.
The champions will awarded 10,000 USD to encourage excitement towards the event.
Dining Discounts
For these celebrations, many restaurants around Tsim Sha Tsui East are set to offer various dining privileges from June 22 to June 25. Thus, including up to 25% off dine-in and buy-one-get-one-free beer offers.