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Monday, June 4, 1973
DRAGON BOAT RACES
Traditional dragon boat races will again be held at fishing
communities around the shores of Hong Kong tomorrow (June 5) to celebrate
Tuen Ng the fifth day of the fifth moon on the lunar calendar.
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The events commemorate the death more than 2,000 years ago of
Chu Yuan, a famous Chinese statesman and poet.
Members of the public will be able to watch the festivities
tomorrow at a number of places, including Tai 0, Cheung Chau, Castle Peak
and Stanley. The main races, however, will be at Tai Po, Yau Ma Tei
and Chai Wan.
At Yuen Chau Chai, Tai Po, 32 teams will be competing in what will
be the biggest programme of the day. The District Commissioner, New
Territories, Mr. Macpherson will present banners to the winners.
The races are expected to begin shortly after 11 a.m.
The boat races in the Yau Ma Tei typhoon shelter will be the most
spectacular in the urban area. Twenty-two teams have entered the races to
be held between 12.45 p.m. and 4 p.o. and the Commander British Forces,
Lt. Gen. Sir Richard Ward, will present the prizes.
In Chai Wan, the races will commence at 2 p.m.
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