Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade by Joint Association of Traditional Dragon Boat in Tai O, Hong Kong at Tai O, Lantau Island, in 30–31 May 2025. 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 : With a history of more than a century, the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade is held annually during the Dragon Boat Festival in Tai O. During the festival, three fishermen associations would parade statues of deities from local temples on sampans towed by traditional dragon boats, praying for blessings for the community as they pass through the waterways. This traditional ritual was inscribed on China’s Third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011. Festival Date : 30–31 May 2025 Festival Time : 9am to 1pm, 30 May; 8:30am to 3pm, 31 May *Schedule of the activities may be changed due to weather or tidal conditions. Venue Remarks : Tai O, Lantau Island Ticket_Price : Free Viewing
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