Events & Activities
“Hong Kong Cup” Dragon Boat Race Held for First Time at Japan’s Small Dragon Boat Championship
Sunshine Dragon Boat Team from Hong Kong Claims Victory
The 14th Small Dragon Boat Japan National Championship was held on November 1 at the Biwako Boat Race Stadium in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. At the “Hong Kong Cup” dragon boat race, supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo), Sunshine Dragon Boat Team from Hong Kong claimed the championship title.
The event attracted a record-high number of overseas teams, including 5 teams from Hong Kong and other teams from the Chinese Mainland and the Philippines. The Principal Representative of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo), Ms Gillian Lam, attended the opening and award ceremonies as a guest of honour. She commended all participating teams for their efforts and presented plaques to each of the five winning teams in the Hong Kong Cup race.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office also set up a promotional booth at the event to introduce the latest information about Hong Kong, including its culture, tourism and business opportunities.
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