Yuan’s followers threw rice dumplings in the river to prevent fish from eating his corpse while also paddling boats and banging on drums to ward off evil spirits, prompting the dragon boat tradition, which subsequently evolved into races.
The Post lists five activities you can do over the extended weekend in the city.
The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races are due to take place on June 15 and 16. About 170 teams and 4,000 athletes are expected to take part in the mega events at Victoria Harbour.
Races are set to be held at Stanley, Tai O, Aberdeen, Sai Kung, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun and Tai Po on Monday.
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