The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York (HKDBF-NY) marked its 35th anniversary with a vibrant celebration of sport, culture, and community at Meadow Lake, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park over the weekend (August 9 and 10, New York time). (ISD)
The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York (HKDBF-NY) celebrated its 35th anniversary over the weekend (August 9 and 10) at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Initiated by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, the festival has evolved into one of the largest events of its kind in the U.S., becoming a key part of New York's cultural and sporting calendar.
The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York (HKDBF-NY) marked its 35th anniversary with a vibrant celebration of sport, culture, and community at Meadow Lake, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park over the weekend (August 9 and 10, New York time). (ISD)
During the opening ceremony, Ms. Maisie Ho, Director of the New York ETO, emphasized the festival's role in promoting tradition, athleticism, and cultural connections between Hong Kong and the East Coast. She thanked various organizations for their support and reiterated the ETO's commitment to showcasing Hong Kong's creativity through events like this.
The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York (HKDBF-NY) marked its 35th anniversary with a vibrant celebration of sport, culture, and community at Meadow Lake, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park over the weekend (August 9 and 10, New York time). (ISD)
Festivities began on July 30 with an "awakening ceremony" in Central Park, where local officials participated in a ritual to bless the racers. The festival featured over 180 teams competing in dragon boat races, alongside a variety of cultural activities, including food stalls, performances, and live music, celebrating tradition and multicultural unity.
The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York (HKDBF-NY) marked its 35th anniversary with a vibrant celebration of sport, culture, and community at Meadow Lake, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park over the weekend (August 9 and 10, New York time). (ISD)
The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York (HKDBF-NY) marked its 35th anniversary with a vibrant celebration of sport, culture, and community at Meadow Lake, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park over the weekend (August 9 and 10, New York time). (ISD)
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