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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival captivates New York crowd (with photos)
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     The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival was once again an iconic event on New York's summer calendar. Shortly after daybreak on August 12 (New York time), the Meadow Lake of the Flushing Meadows Corona Park was filled with heightened excitement and exhilaration.

     Coming from the United States (US) and multinational corporations, education institutes, medical organisations, government agencies, diplomatic circle, and a wide range of business and community groups, some 180 teams and over 1 500 paddlers saw the Festival as an excellent platform to promote physical fitness, display sportsmanship and appreciate cultural diversity.

     Being the founder and supporter of the Festival for over three decades, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY) was proud to join hands with other enthusiasts in presenting this extravaganza to the New York community. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director of the HKETONY, Ms Candy Nip, said, "Dragon boat racing resembles a passionate quest for vigour, stamina, team spirit and harmony. These are also traits shared by Hong Kongers and New Yorkers alike."

     Ms Nip went on to highlight the "Hello Hong Kong Invitational" this year. "Echoing the reopening campaign of the city, this special race is a fun way for the Hong Kong Tourism Board to say welcome to our US friends," she said.

     The opening ceremony of the Festival was attended by, among others, the Mayor of New York City, Mr Eric Adams; the Borough President of Queens, Mr Donovan Richards, and the New York City Comptroller, Mr Brad Lander.

     Apart from dragon boat racing, the two-day festival also features cultural performances, arts and crafts, and culinary delights.
 
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The 31st edition of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York was held at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 12 and 13 (New York time). Speaking at the opening ceremony on August 12 (New York time), the Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY), Ms Candy Nip, said the HKETONY was proud to present this festival to the New York Community again this year.
The 31st edition of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York was held at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 12 and 13 (New York time). Photo shows the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, Ms Candy Nip (third right); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York Inc., Mr Henry Wan (fourth right), and other guests take part in the eye-dotting ceremony at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York on August 12 (New York time).
The 31st edition of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York was held at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 12 and 13 (New York time). Among the guests officiating at opening ceremony on August 12 (New York time) are (front row, from left) the President of Borough of Queens, Mr Donovan Richards; the Mayor of New York City, Mr Eric Adams; and the Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, Ms Candy Nip.
The 31st edition of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York was held at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 12 and 13 (New York time). Photo shows the Director of Asian Affairs of New York State Governor's Executive Chamber, Ms Elaine Fan (second left), presents a proclamation on behalf of the Governor of New York State, Ms Kathy Hochul, to the Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, Ms Candy Nip (second right). Also pictured are the Chairman of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York Inc., Mr Henry Wan (first left), and the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in New York, Mr Huang Ping (first right).
The 31st edition of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York was held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 12 and 13 (New York time). The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY), Ms Candy Nip, takes part in the races at the 31st Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York on August 12 (New York time) as the drummer for the HKETONY Dragon Riders team.
The 31st edition of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York was held at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 12 and 13 (New York time), with some 180 teams and over 1 500 competitors racing this year.