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Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade - Hong Kong Festival Events

Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade by Joint Association of Traditional Dragon Boat in Tai O, Hong Kong at Tai O, Lantau Island, Outlying Island, in 18–19 June 2026. You can view the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade event venue, event theme, etc. on this page.


  • Festivals Event Name: Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade
  • Related Themes: Chinese Festivals - Festivals - Arts / Cultural
  • Organiser(s): Joint Association of Traditional Dragon Boat in Tai O, Hong Kong
  • Festival Description: The Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade has a history spanning more than a century and is held annually during the Dragon Boat Festival in Tai O. Three traditional dragon boats from local fishermen’s associations tow their sampans, carrying deity images from local temples and parade through all the waterways to seek blessings for the community. The activity was inscribed on China’s Third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011.
  • Festival Date: 18–19 June 2026
  • Festival Time: 9am to 1pm, 18 June;
    8:30am to 3pm, 19 June
    *Schedule of the activities may be changed due to weather or tidal conditions.
  • Venue Remarks: Tai O, Lantau Island, Outlying Island
  • Ticket_Price: Free Viewing
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