Hongkongers, tourists show up hours ahead of Dragon Boat Festival drone show

Ken Wai and his family of four waited in the queue for 10 minutes to get ice cream.

“We plan to go across the harbour and then come back at 8pm to watch the drone show in Wan Chai. Last time we were here to watch Doraemon, we didn’t need to get here early and reserve a seat,” he said, referring to the world’s first drone show featuring the Japanese cartoon character last month.

But teacher Joanne Lee said she and her daughter had been waiting at the waterfront since 4pm to watch the drone show.

“I think a drone show once a month is enough,” she said. “I think the government should organise more international events, such as Rugby Sevens and such.

“Because drone shows are quite local, they’re not international, I don’t…