Dragon Boat Carnival – A vibrant celebration of rich traditions!

The dragon boat festival is a unique celebration of tradition. Lively and full of fun, it is a festival worth taking part in. It has the combination of the thrill of competition, colorful decoration and plenty of beer. From the beginning to the end you will be immersed in a party atmosphere like never before. Choose an accommodation site such as the exceptional Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong and you won’t miss out on the festivities.

The Hong Kong Dragon boat festival takes place every year sometime between the month of June and August. There is interesting history behind the event for the festival is actually a unique transformation of an ancient Chinese tradition where Dragon boats were used for various symbolic purposes. Today it is a mad competition or rather one wild and spirited sport that is filled with plenty of fun and endless excitement.

The highlight of the carnival is the dragon boat race. During the event, the Victoria harbor is adorned with dozens of painted boats with large dragon heads on each end. The boats all race to the finish line in one heart stopping challenge that warrants plenty of cheers and intense drumming. The ambience and the spirit of the festival only make the event all the more exciting. So pick your favorite boat and get into the groove, the excitement really is unmatched. The cherry on the top of all this festivity is delicious ice cold beer courtesy of the wild and crazy beer fest; pitchers and pitchers of beer to keep you in the mood all night long. Beer, cheer and boats are the perfect three words that describe this fantastic carnival. If you are planning a holiday to Hong Kong this year make sure that you are part of all this endless fun.

 

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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