Dragon boat race in Hong Kong

In this event a great story that lasts for more than one century. However, Event roots go back to ancient times, when Chinese people 2000 years ago, celebrated the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.

The festival is called «Duanwu Festival» and is held annually on different days, because it depends on the lunar calendar. In China and Hong Kong, there is even a professional league for those who participate in dragon boat race. In total, the festival will host more than 30 thousand people. A swim in the boat, the evening will be replaced by a carnival and celebration. In the Hong Kong events are held everywhere. Only the races are held at least a dozen different places.
























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