Flushing Bay dragon boating in limbo as NYC plans to close docks
The dragon boating community's fate in Queens is uncertain after NYC Parks announced plans to close Pier 1 near Citi Field ...
scmp.com2 年
What you should know about the Dragon Boat Festival – its origins and lesser-known traditions
Here are a few lesser-known facts about one of Hong Kong’s most beloved traditions. The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar.
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Dragon boat racers draw crowds for Tuen Ng Festival at competitions across Hong Kong
The Tuen Ng Festival was celebrated in full spirit in Hong Kong. Dragon boat racers left an impression on locals and tourists alike, drawing in crowds to competitions and carnivals dotted across ...
New York Post29 天
NYC Parks Department evicts thousands of Dragon boaters from Queens marina they’ve been ...
It will host the 34th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in August, with organizers promising that the Flushing Bay pier renovation will not impact the two-day competition. But the lake ...
Weekend art getaway from Hong Kong to Foshan – a 2-day itinerary for unique event in China
Just over an hour's train ride from Hong Kong, Foshan is holding an art biennial that encourages people to explore its ...
BBC1 年
Gay Games: Hong Kong delivers 'rainbows' despite political clouds
The Gay Games have been held in Hong Kong ... Games in Hong Kong on Saturday, as participants and volunteers celebrate the end of the week-long sporting event that's featured dragon boat racing ...
National Geographic news3 年
The soul of Hong Kong: its intangible cultural heritage
Hong Kong has its own visual fingerprint ... cries of rowers as they race towards the finish line during the Dragon Boat Festival. It’s the sense of serenity as I watch skilled Tai Chi ...