HONG KONG—Thousands gathered Thursday in southern Hong Kong to watch the iconic dragon boat races, a highlight of the annual Chinese Dragon Boat festival. The dragon boat races were back in full force after years of cancellations, postponements, and social-distancing restrictions during the pandemic. Dragon boat teams in Hong Kong range from 8 to 50…
Iconic Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races Are Back in Full Force as Thousands of Spectators Gather
Hong Kong’s Anti-Epidemic Policy Drives out International Sports Events
The organizer of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, a major sports event in Hong Kong, announced on Sept. 16 the cancellation of this year’s event, mentioning that lengthy pending approval from the Hong Kong Government. Meanwhile, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is being promoted heavily, and the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships will be…
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