Dragon boat ... the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations. The Kowloon Shangri-La’s Taiwanese sweet crystal rice dumpling is not your typical glutinous zongzi found in Hong Kong.

Can’t think of a better way to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival than with my team and the rest of Hong Kong and Asia,” said Shirleen Ho, 41, a member of the Australian National Dragon Boat team.

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – One of New York City’s premiere multi-cultural celebrations is back, bringing a combination of sport and rich heritage to the Big Apple for more than 30 years.

Here are a few lesser-known facts about one of Hong Kong’s most beloved traditions. The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar.