June 26, 2023
BEIJING – Participants in the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races dressed up in funny costumes for the Omne by FWD Fancy Dress Competition special race on Sunday.
Hong Kong held its International Dragon Boat competition for the first time in more than 4 years over the weekend after they were halted due to COVID-19.
The two-day event, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, drew more than 4,000 paddlers from 160 teams including from the mainland and other countries.
China Daily’s Andy Chong took these photos.
China Daily’s Andy Chong took these photos.
China Daily’s Andy Chong took these photos.
China Daily’s Andy Chong took these photos.
China Daily’s Andy Chong took these photos.
China Daily’s Andy Chong took these photos.
China Daily’s Andy Chong took these photos.
China Daily’s Andy Chong took these photos.
China Daily’s Andy Chong took these photos.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu presents the International Open Grand Championship to the champion team of Fuzhou Chang Le Hui Quan Long Zhou Dui at the award presentation ceremony of the 2023 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races on June 25, 2023. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu presents the International Open Grand Championship to the champion team of Fuzhou Chang Le Hui Quan Long Zhou Dui at the award presentation ceremony of the 2023 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races on June 25, 2023. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)