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As a spin-off from the traditional Dragon Boat Festival, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival — International Races were staged in early July, for the 18th consecutive year, attracting 30 overseas and 129 local crews.
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Above and right: Hong Kong's close links with the sea guarantee the Tin Hau Festival is always one of the year's most colourful and noisy events, for this is the birthday of the Queen of Heaven and Protectress of Seafarers.
Opposite page: Captivated by the atmosphere and pageantry of the Tin Hau Festival, people of many nationalities join the crowds.