KUALA LUMPUR: The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association announced the highly anticipated 2024 “Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races”, which is set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria Harbour, scheduled to take place on June 15 to 16.
According to HKTB in a statement, this sporting event will see over 170 teams and 4,000 dragon boat athletes worldwide compete over an exhilarating weekend in the heart of Hong Kong which will also headline a series of water-splashing activities.
With a rich history dating back to 1976, the city is recognised as the birthplace of modern competitive dragon boat racing, and nowadays the annual Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races (IDBR) has become a hallmark event on the global sporting calendar.
This year, in addition to race categories for teams of all ages from around the world, as well as the always colourful Fancy Dress Competition, visitors may explore an array of Instagram-ready dragon…
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