InfoSpark: How a dragon boat team rows with the flow together
Celebrated every year, the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong features thrilling races where groups paddle in unison, showcasing their skills and teamwork. Colourful dragon boats, adorned with intricate designs, race against each other along the city's picturesque waterways.
Besides the races, the festival is also famous for zongzi, glutinous rice dumplings filled with various ingredients both savoury and sweet.
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