Victoria Harbour Dragon Boat Festival｜An International Event That Had Everyone Screaming Over the Women’s Teams

You absolutely have to catch this visual feast when you come to Hong Kong for the Dragon Boat Festival! When the Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Championships take place in Victoria Harbour, the entire sea comes alive~ As Asia’s top dragon boat race, it gathers 190 teams from 12 countries and regions, with 4,500 athletes paddling against the steel skyline—a stunning collision of tradition and modernity! The women’s races give you goosebumps💥 The paddlers shout their calls as their paddles slice through the water, matching the men’s speed completely. When the Hong Kong Police Women’s Team made their debut, the whole crowd was screaming! Their sun-kissed skin and the muscle lines bursting as they paddle perfectly embody the beauty of strength~ Nearby, the traditional “Dotting the Dragon’s Eye” ceremony takes place, with fireworks bursting as the cinnabar brush touches the dragon’s eyes, making the dragon head sparkle on the shimmering waters of Victoria Harbour~ The food stalls on site are a carb lover’s paradise! Besides traditional salted meat rice dumplings, there are dragon boat-shaped glutinous rice balls and rice rolls—paired with ice-cold beer, watching the race is pure bliss~ This year also features a new “Panda Friends” zone, where the Ocean Park panda family is so adorable you won’t want to move, their round black-and-white figures creating a striking contrast with the intense race atmosphere🐼 It’s just a 5-minute walk from East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J2 to the waterfront. Remember to bring a sun hat and a camera~ When the sounds of drums, cheers, and waves mix together, you’ll truly understand how passionate Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Festival is! Next year, be sure to bring your friends to experience this cross-border traditional romance live~