After four years, the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Invitational TournaJune 24) was held in Victoria Harbor for two days.
Comprehensive Hong Kong Sing Tao Daily, Zhongtong News Agency and Hong Kong 01 reported that the Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament co -organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Development Bureau and the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Federation of China attracted more than 160 countries and regions from 10 countries and regions.More than 4,000 dragon boats are good, of which Australia, Thailand and the Philippines have sent national teams to participate.
Peng Yaojia, chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Development Bureau, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony on Saturday that this friendly match was the first international sports event organized by the Travel Development Bureau after Hong Kong's comprehensive open border clearance.
He said that this year's "Guangdong -Hong Kong -Macao Greater Bay Area Championship" was added. It is expected that this invitational competition will not only re -show the important traditional cultural customs to the world, but also promote exchanges between the Greater Bay Area and build a big big city city.The Bay Area tourism brand has strengthened Hong Kong's position as a tourism center in the district.
Peng Yaojia said that due to the recovery of the flight, I believe that the event can attract more passengers to visit Hong Kong and participate in Hong Kong cultural activities.
The Secretary General of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Federation of China said that he thought that the event had to be prepared for nine months, but in the end it took only five months to thank the Hong Kong government and sponsors for their support.Regarding the World Dragon Boat Championships this year, Hong Kong has been held in Hong Kong to hold related events in Hong Kong in 2027. If you are confident, you can successfully apply for.