The dragon boat festival commemorated originally by the ancient patriotic Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who protested corruption by drowning himself. Nowadays, the celebrations revolve around the popular dragon boat races set in late May or June at the Paia Grande shorefront. Both local and foreign teams participate in various men and women’s divisions, making the medal haul wide and diverse and has become one of the international sporting community’s favorite outdoor activity in Macau.
When: Saturday—Monday, June 16—18
Where: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, Lago Nam Van, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details and information please visit Macau’s official sports website