The Dragon Boat Festival which falls on the 5th day of the 5th month in Chinese Lunar Calendar originally commemorated the ancient patriotic Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who protested corruption by drowning himself. Today, the celebrations revolve around the hugely popular Macao International Dragon Boat Races contested in late May or June on Nam Van Lake on the historic Praia Grande shorefront. Dragon boat teams from Hong Kong, Japan, the U.S., the Philippines, China, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Australia and Europe frequently participate in the races.
When: May 27, 28, 30, 2017
Where: Nam Van Lake Nautical Center
Reservations and Inquires: +853 2823 6363
Visit their website at www.macaodragonboat.com