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[🌊 Dragon Boat Showdown: Day 1 Highlights from Tsim Sha Tsui’s Waterfront🏁 ] What an incredible start to the Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races! Day 1 brought elite teams and thousands of athletes from around the world to battle it out in Victoria Harbour. The fierce races kept spectators on their feet all day! There’s plenty more to look forward to on Day 2, including three highlights you won’t want to miss: 🎉 Fancy Dress Competition – Always a crowd favourite! Teams go all out with creative and hilarious costumes. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite on the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association website.�🕒 28 June, 12:36pm 🚣‍♂️50th Anniversary Fishermen Invitational Cup – Marking the golden jubilee of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, this special event brings together six local fishermen’s teams from areas like Aberdeen and Chai Wan. They’ll be racing traditional wooden dragon boats, offering a glimpse into Hong Kong’s dragon boat heritage.�🕒 28 June, 12:24pm and 1:36pm (two rounds) 🏆 50th Anniversary Championship – A brand-new highlight, where winners from nine major race categories go head-to-head for the title of “Ultimate Dragon Boat Champion”.�🕒28 June, 4:48pm Beyond the races, the celebrations continue along the harbourfront until 1 July. The Avenue of Stars and Salisbury Garden are buzzing with food, beer, and entertainment, including intangible cultural heritage workshops, while four themed photo spots make the perfect backdrop for a snap. Tomorrow is also your last chance to catch performances such as Wing Chun and live music, so don’t miss out! 👉 Explore more: https://discoverhongkong.link/dragon-boat-2026 ☀️ Hong Kong Summer Fun makes the city the place to be this season! Explore sizzling “Shop.Eat.Play” exclusive deals across attractions, dining, shopping and transport: https://discoverhongkong.link/summer-fun #DiscoverHongKong #HongKongSummerFun #HongKongInternationalDragonBoatFestival