It’s that time again! Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday celebrated in China. Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is a fun holiday for the whole family. Why not spend the day indulging in glutinous rice dumplings while watching the vibrant dragon boats fiercely racing to the finishing line?
When is Dragon Boat Festival In Hong Kong? Friday, June 3, 2022
What are we celebrating? This ancient festival commemorates the death of Chinese poet, Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Milou River during his exile by the Chu Emperor. Qu Yuan was a loyal and honest servant of the Chu state. He tried hard to fight against the corrupted rulers by urging the emperor not to ally with the Qin state as he knew Qin would eventually want to conquer Chu. Yet, the Emperor and other corrupted ministers fell under the influence of Qin’s gifts and tributes, therefore had Qu banished instead.
What to expect? Qu Yuan was respected and loved by the people at that time, so the fisherman threw dumplings and rushed out on longboats to keep fish away from eating Qu Yuan’s body. Nowadays, we eat dumplings and race dragon boats to remember the story. Munch on dumplings wrapped with glutinous rice, beans, meat, and salted egg in bamboo leaves! The dragon boat races take place in many areas around Hong Kong. Find out your nearest race location and get ready to cheer! Note, the crowds will be large on the beaches, so get there early or hitch a ride on a boat to view from the water.
HONG KONG ISLAND - STANLEY DRAGON BOAT RACE 2022
Stanley International Dragon Boat Championship
LANTAU ISLAND - TAI O DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2022
The Water Parade In Tai O Fishing Village’s Dragon Boat Festival
ABERDEEN DRAGON BOAT RACES 2022 *POSTPONED
Aberdeen Dragon Boat Races
ABERDEEN DRAGON BOAT RACES 2022 *POSTPONED
Aberdeen Dragon Boat Races – Postponed To Sunday, October 2, 2022
SAI KUNG DRAGON BOAT RACES 2022 *POSTPONED
Sai Kung Dragon Boat Festival
During this Dragon Boat Festival, families are enjoying traditional rice dumplings from the top Chinese kitchens in town. Here are a few of our favorite spots to grab the dumplings!
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