Hong Kong to Come Alive With Dragon Boat Festival This Year

MUMBAI, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

The Dragon Boat Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is commonly associated with sunny, energy-filled summer days and adrenaline-pumping dragon boat races. As a global metropolis, Hong Kong is well-known for transforming Chinese and Western festivals into exhilarating and lively events, and the Dragon Boat Festival is certainly no exception. With the Dragon Boat Festival and a series of other celebrations happening in June, it is a great time for visitors to come to Hong Kong to experience the city's diverse cultural and festive appeal.

If one is planning a trip to Hong Kong in June, the Dragon Boat Carnival is a celebration not to be missed. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and co-organised by the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA), the Carnival will return in its 9th edition from 22nd to 24th June (Friday to Sunday) at the Central Harbourfront and Victoria Harbour. In addition to the thunderous boom of beating drums and splashing waves in the Dragon Boat races, the three-day Carnival will feature fun-filled elements, with local delicacies, music and entertainment, guaranteeing a variety of great summer fun for visitors.

The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival which will be from the 22nd - 24th of June at the Central Harbourfront and Victoria Harbour. The CCB (Asia) Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races will host over 4,500 athletes from all over the world to compete at the Victoria Harbour.

In addition to the races on the harbour there will be number of events onshore which will be set up on the central Harbourfront, allowing members of the public to indulge in sunbathing right in the heart of the city. There will be live music performances at the carnival in the evenings to keep visitors entertained. Food trucks will serve local delicacies and refreshing drinks; and special offers will be introduced at the event.

On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, more dragon boat races will be staged in various districts in Hong Kong, including Stanley, Tai Po, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun, Sai Kung and Aberdeen. And after the Festival throughout the summer, other dragon boat races will be held to further extend the festive ambience.

Apart from the dragon boat races the carnival will be a culinary treat, rice dumpling is a must-try traditional delicacy for visitors. Many restaurants in Hong Kong still serve this traditional local delicacy, including Ka Woo, a 70-year old Shanghainese restaurant located in Nam Shan Estate in Sham Shui Po, well-known for its hand-made dumplings. Visitors are invited to pay the restaurant a visit to give this traditional local delicacy a try.

For more details about the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival, please visit the HKTB website: http://www.DiscoverHongKong.com/DragonBoat.

About Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), a government-subvented body, was founded on 1st April, 2001 under the HKTB Ordinance. It was reconstituted from the Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA), which was established by Government Ordinance in 1957. The six objectives of the HKTB, as defined under the HKTB Ordinance 2001, are to:

- Endeavour to increase the contribution of tourism to Hong Kong;
- Promote Hong Kong globally as a leading international city in Asia and a world-class tourist destination;
- Promote the improvement of facilities for visitors;
- Support the Government in promoting to the community the importance of tourism;
- Support, as appropriate, the activities of persons providing services for visitors to Hong Kong; and
- Make recommendations to and advise the Chief Executive (of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) in relation to any measures which may be taken to further any of the foregoing matters.

In fulfilling its objectives, the HKTB works in partnership with relevant government departments and organisations, the travel-related sectors, and other entities directly or indirectly related to tourism. The cooperation also takes the form of regular consultation with stakeholders, and participation in a number of strategy groups and forums.

The HKTB conducts extensive research into visitor profiles and preferences. This research data, along with information on the latest tourism trends and patterns, as well as analyses and projections by international organisations, is used for mapping out the HKTB's marketing strategies for different visitor source markets and segments.

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