Aberdeen Dragon Boat Race｜A must-go feast of speed and passion during Dragon Boat Festival🛶🔥

#香港传统節慶 It’s a festival to come to Aberdeen to watch the Dragon Boat Race during Dragon Boat Festival! The most anticipated event in the Southern District every year, dozens of dragon boats cut through the waves on the Victoria Harbour, and the sound of gongs and drums makes people excited~ The beach was crowded with people before dawn, grandpa and grandma brought folding chairs to reserve seats, young people held up their mobile phones to take pictures crazily, and even seagulls flew around the track. The atmosphere on the scene was more lively than zongzi! Each dragon boat was painted with bright oil paint, the dragon head held high with a red silk tassel, and the paddlers shouted and paddled together on the water, splashing water higher than people💦 The most exciting moment is the sprint moment, the navigator stood on the bow and beat the gongs and drums, the back row of players paddled almost close to the water, and the shouts from the audience could cover the waves! There is also a traditional "Dragon Eye Dot" ceremony nearby. The elders use a brush to dot cinnabar on the dragon head. When the fireworks are launched, the whole bay is shining with golden light~ The aroma of salted pork dumplings and iced lemon tea wafts from the snack stalls on the seawall. An old lady looks up at the competition while wrapping the leaves of the dumplings. Her hands are so fast that the ropes of the dumplings are flying. After the game, the winning team holds a pennant and walks around the field. The players throw the coach into the sea. The waves are mixed with laughter. This is the most authentic Hong Kong romance of the Dragon Boat Festival~ You must come to experience this passion in person next year