Name: 11th Asian Dragon Boat Championships & 2014 Macau International Dragon Boat Races
Start: 2014-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre

About This Event

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Event Overview

The Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month (June 2nd this year), is a traditional Chinese holiday commemorating the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. Dragon boat racing is a key festive custom.

This year, Macau hosts two major dragon boat events concurrently at the same venue. Spectators have the unique opportunity to watch top-tier teams from across Asia and the world compete in a single location.

Events: 11th Asian Dragon Boat Championships & 2014 Macau International Dragon Boat Races
Date: May 30 – June 2, 2014
- Asian Championships: May 30 – June 1
- Macau International Races: May 31 – June 2
Time: Approximately 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre
Admission: Free
Enquiries: (853) 2823 6363

Cultural Significance

The festival traditionally involves eating rice dumplings (zongzi) and the thrilling spectacle of dragon boat races. The long, sleek boats, adorned with dragon heads and tails, are powered by synchronized crews who row to the rhythm of beating drums—a practice said to scare away fish and water spirits.