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London ETO celebrates Dragon Boat Festival in Copenhagen and Manchester (with photos)
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     With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held June 22 and 23 (Copenhagen time) in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held June 8 and 9 (London time) in Manchester, United Kingdom (UK).

     At the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024, around 30 teams from the Danish community competed in over two days of racing. Beyond the thrilling on-water competition, sports enthusiasts and families enjoyed music performances and immersed themselves in a variety of cultural experiences along the shores of Copenhagen. The event was graced by the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Ms Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, and other esteemed guests.

     Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024, the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, encouraged the audience to visit Hong Kong and experience the dynamic atmosphere of the city. "The Dragon Boat Festival is widely celebrated in Hong Kong, showcasing our city's energy and vibrancy, as well as our deep Chinese cultural heritage. In particular, the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races at Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour vividly demonstrates the city as a dynamic hub with a unique fusion of tradition and modernity where we celebrate Eastern and Western festivals with equal enthusiasm," he added.

     The festival was also celebrated in Manchester, UK, where over 80 teams participated in races of various categories during the two-day 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Martial arts, lion dance and dragon dance performances were staged alongside the exhilarating dragon boat races. 
 
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With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held June 22 and 23 (Copenhagen time) in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held June 8 and 9 (London time) in Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, speaking at the opening ceremony of the festival.
With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held June 22 and 23 (Copenhagen time) in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held June 8 and 9 (London time) in Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo shows (from left) the Chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Qin Jie; the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Ms Sophie Hæstorp Andersen; and the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, at the festival.
With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held June 22 and 23 (Copenhagen time) in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held June 8 and 9 (London time) in Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo shows athletes in a dragon boat race going all out to compete for the championship in Copenhagen.
With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO), the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held June 22 and 23 (Copenhagen time) in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held June 8 and 9 (London time) in Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law (back row, fourth left), and the Secretary General of the Denmark-Hong Kong Trade Association, Mr Jesper Faber Stuhr (back row, first left), with local audience members after distributing souvenirs at the Hong Kong booth in the festival.
With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held June 22 and 23 (Copenhagen time) in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held June 8 and 9 (London time) in Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo shows (from right) the Director of the China Culture Center in Copenhagen, Mr Zheng Wen; the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law; and the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Ms Sophie Hæstorp Andersen enjoying the Chinese tea culture with other audience members at the festival.
With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held June 22 and 23 (Copenhagen time) in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held June 8 and 9 (London time) in Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo shows the organsier playing a video to promote Hong Kong at the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival.
With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held June 22 and 23 (Copenhagen time) in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held June 8 and 9 (London time) in Manchester, United Kingdom (UK). Photo shows that athletes of a dragon boat race in Manchester, UK, were full of enthusiasm as they competed for the best result.
With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival 2024 was held June 22 and 23 (Copenhagen time) in Copenhagen, Denmark; and the 2024 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held June 8 and 9 (London time) in Manchester, United Kingdom (UK). Photo shows that athletes of a dragon boat race in Manchester, UK, were full of enthusiasm as they competed for the best result.