The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the favourites among a variety of Chinese festivals celebrated in the Hong Kong SAR.

Long boats with dragon heads, the drumming and revellers’ cheering evolved into colourful events and the modern dragon boat races characterise the festival of today.

Participants compete in a dragon boat race in Hong Kong, June 20, 2015. The race is part of celebrations marking the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, held throughout Hong Kong. Photo: Kin Cheung/AP

Fans play drums to support their team during the dragon boat race in Hong Kong, June 20, 2015 as part of celebrations marking the Dragon Boat Festival, held throughout Hong Kong. Photo: Kin Cheung/AP

Participants compete in a dragon boat race in Hong Kong, June 20, 2015. Photo: Kin Cheung/AP

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