As one of the most vibrant and culturally-rich festivals in Hong Kong, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Tuen Ng Festival (端午節), is celebrated with great fervour every year. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. On this day, dragon boat racing is undeniably the center of the spotlight, with different teams of paddlers fighting their way to the finish line. This well-known sports event attracts both locals and tourists each year to participate. Deeply embedded in the culture of Hong Kong, dragon boat racing has grown to become a major, globally recognized event. In the Tokyo Olympics 2021, the dragon boat race is included as a demonstration sport, displaying the increasing significance of dragon boat racing. It represents a big step forward for this sport event to set foot in the Olympic Games.

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