Sun Life Hong Kong has shared details for the upcoming dragon boat championships.
The Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships will take place on June 10 at Stanley Main Beach, coinciding with the Dragon Boat Festival.
Sun Life Hong Kong, the event’s sponsor since 2008, will host this year’s event featuring over 150 teams from Hong Kong and abroad, with more than 5,500 paddlers expected to participate.
This event is designed to offer a unique opportunity for the public to experience the excitement of dragon boat racing. It is aimed to be a family-friendly occasion, attracting spectators of all ages.
Irene Ho, chief marketing officer of Sun Life Hong Kong, highlighted the importance of promoting health and wellness through sports.
“Sun Life has always been dedicated to helping clients build a healthy lifestyle. We bring our brand mission to life through sponsoring large-scale sports events, building a healthier future for all. We are honoured to partner with the Stanley Dragon Boat Association to promote this sports event. This year, we are bringing the dragon boat activity to town, offering the public an opportunity to experience a new and exciting twist on this tradition. Through this, we hope to encourage the public to establish a healthy and active lifestyle,” she said.
Sun Life Hong Kong has introduced several environmental measures for the event:
From Central: Buses 6, 6X, or 260 from Exchange Square (MTR Central Station Exit A / MTR Hong Kong Station Exit B1) to Stanley Village Bus Terminus.
From Jardine’s Bazaar in Causeway Bay: Minibuses 40 or 40X to Stanley Village.
Buses 6, 6X, or 260 from Stanley Village Bus Terminus, or minibuses 40 or 40X to return to MTR Central and Hong Kong Stations or Causeway Bay.
Sun Life Hong Kong has also launched the #PaddleTogether Parade Truck, stationed on Haiphong Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Operating on weekends from May 4 to June 16, the truck invites the public to participate in a dragon boat drumming game for free. Participants can receive small gifts, aiming to make dragon boating more accessible and promote it as a regular form of exercise.
