Dragon Boat Festival drums up a buzz as unsettled weather fails to dampen spirits
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The Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival) was observed this week across East Asia with large-scale celebrations. Beijing's municipal government organized over 1,800 cultural and tourism activities to mark the occasion, while Hong Kong proceeded with dragon boat racing competitions and waterfront festivities despite adverse weather alerts that did not dampen public enthusiasm.
Drumming, powerful paddling and the cheers of thousands of competitors and revellers electrified Hong Kong’s shores on Friday as dragon boat races went ahead during the Tuen Ng Festival despite unsettled weather.
Just a day after a black rainstorm warning was issued twice, competitors and spectators were in high spirits.
Beaches and waterfront areas across Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin’s Shing Mun River, Tai Po, Tai O and Sai Kung were packed with crowds.
In Stanley, 185 teams and about 4,000...
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