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HKETONY promotes Hong Kong at Dragon Boat Festival in Boston (with photos)
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     Supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY), the 44th Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival saw more than 1 500 paddlers from 64 teams competing on the Charles River today (June 11, Boston time).

     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director of HKETONY, Ms Candy Nip, said that since its inaugural edition in 1979, the Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is the oldest dragon boat festival in the United States, and has become a flagship event in promoting friendship between Hong Kong and New England.

     "Hong Kong is proud to be the birthplace of modern dragon boat racing. This brilliant mix of culture and sport is now widely celebrated around the world. It embraces strength and stamina, together with harmony, balance and team work," Ms Nip said. She also invited the audience to visit Hong Kong as the city has fully resumed connectivity with the world, and is full of exciting opportunities.

     On shore, the Festival offered visitors a wide variety of cultural programmes, demonstrations and performances, as well as delicacies along the river bank, promoting Asian culture and diversity.

     This year's Festival attracted more than 50 000 revellers in the region.
 
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Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 44th Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival today (June 11, Boston time), the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, Ms Candy Nip, thanks the organiser, sponsors, paddlers and participants for their continuous support of the Festival.
The 44th Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival was held today (June 11, Boston time). Picture shows the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, Ms Candy Nip (right), with the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in New York, Ambassador Huang Ping (left), dotting the eyes of the newly commissioned Brand Hong Kong dragonboat.
The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY), Ms Candy Nip, takes part in the races at the 44th Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival today (June 11, Boston time) as the drummer for the HKETONY Dragon Riders team.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York Dragonriders take part in the 44th Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival today (June 11, Boston time).
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York set up a game booth today (June 11, Boston time) at the 44th Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, which attracted over 50 000 revelers.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York set up a game booth today (June 11, Boston time) at the 44th Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, which attracted over 50,000 revelers.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York has donated a new dragonboat to the 44th Boston Hong Kong on Dragon Boat Festival.