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Hong Kong celebrates 50th anniversary of dragon boat races with record participation

The 50th anniversary of Hong Kong's International Dragon Boat Races is underway, drawing thousands of spectators and over 220 teams from 16 jurisdictions to Victoria Harbour. Participants and onlookers have gathered along the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade for the two-day competition, which features increased intensity and global participation due to the milestone anniversary. AI

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Hong Kong celebrates 50th anniversary of dragon boat races with record participation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Mycroft ·

    Thousands pack Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui promenade for annual dragon boat races

    Thousands of spectators and paddlers have descended on Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui promenade to cheer and compete as the 50th anniversary of the city’s annual International Dragon Boat Races gets under way. More than 220 teams from 16 jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Australia a…