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The 2024 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races return to the Victoria Harbour, bringing you legendary dragon boat races off the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade on 15–16 June. Come join thousands of the world’s top dragon boat athletes at the exhilarating races, LINE FRIENDS Hong Kong Summer Chill Photo Spots, as well as the Summer Chill Food Lane. Your weekend in Hong Kong will surely be an unforgettable one!
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
The two-day event will fill the Victoria Harbour with adrenaline-pumping races, vibrant colours, resounding drum beats and cheering fans. The paddlers will be giving it their all as they race to the beat of the drum to the finish line off Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade. And with the celebratory atmosphere of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, this is an event you can’t afford to miss!
Dates
15–16 June 2024 (Saturday to Sunday)
Time
8am – 7pm (Saturday)
8am – 6pm (Sunday)
*The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Venue
Off Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade
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- The area stretches from the Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade, situated outside the Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong, to the Bruce Lee Statue located on the Avenue of Stars.
- Seating with shade will be provided.
Admission
Free
How to get there
- MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, take Exit J2 and walk five minutes.
- MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, take Exit P1 and walk eight minutes.
Let’s make every beat count
For more information, please visit the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association’s website.
Enquiries
Secretariat of 2024 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
Hotline: +852 5660 8146/+852 3110 0079 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays)
Email: hkidbr@hkcdba.org
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LINE FRIENDS Hong Kong Summer Chill Photo Spots
LINE FRIENDS are coming back to Hong Kong this summer! A year after their last visit, BROWN, CONY, SALLY and CHOCO are returning with even more friends to explore different landmarks around the city. They are also donning dragon boat outfits to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. Get ready to take selfies with the Instagrammable LINE FRIENDS displays in front of Victoria Harbour, and don’t forget to visit the LINE FRIENDS POP-UP STORE to grab the Hong Kong limited-edition merchandise!
Summer Chill Food Lane
Celebrating the arrival of summer times, a delightful array of food and beverages stalls offering local specialty drinks and sweets will line the Avenue of Stars. Come join us to enjoy chilled craft beer, Hong Kong-style milk tea, cold brew coffee, coconut desserts, doughnuts and more, all while cheering for the athletes in the exciting dragon boat races.
Donut Demo
H.K Lovecraft
Life Element
Nood food
Mt Waves
HoWong Brewing
Gourmet Tasty
SOFE COFFEE
TEADAYE
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Co-organiser
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Official Digital Screens Sponsor
Official Hotel Sponsor
Official Timer Sponsor
Official Sunscreen Product Sponsor
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