Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour waterfront erupted into a symphony of drum beats and splashing paddles over the weekend as the 2025 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races attracted competitors from 12 countries and regions, including those from the Middle East.

The June 7-8 event, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and co-hosted by the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, had kicked off on Saturday at the Tsim Sha Tsui East waterfront, with more than 4,500 athletes of 190 teams.