Dragon boat festival Hong Kong is a team paddling sport which fascinate numerous visitors.
During the racing events the boats have a dragon heads and tails. The boaters are required to carry a large drum. Dragon boat festival, Hong Kong are held to commemorate the death of Qu Yuan.
Dragon boat festival, Hong Kong there are numerous boats competing for the first spot. The crew has a pair of 20 paddlers, one drummer or caller and one steerer or tiller.
The drummer or callers leads the crew throughout Dragon boat festival, Hong Kong with musical beating of drum which indicates timing and frequency of paddling. Some boats may feature a gong striker as an alternative to a drummer.
The paddlers are the lifeline of Dragon boat festival, Hong Kong they are the pacers as each has to match their stroke. The steerer has the authority of rejecting the caller at any time during the race.
Dragon boat festival, Hong Kong is said to have been originated 2,500 years ago and it is the basis for many water rituals and various festival celebrations of the region. Dragon Boat race is held on 5th day of the 5th fifth month in the lunar calendar. If you get an opportunity you must see Dragon Boat Festival, Hong Kong atleast once during your trip.
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