Media Release, 9th May 2008
New name, "The Lamma 500" for Hong Kong's newest International Dragon Boat Race
Organisers of the Laracy Gall Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2008 being staged this Sunday 11th May announced today that the event would be christened "The Lamma 500" in recognition of it's challenging course distance of 500 metres.
"The Lamma 500 is one of the toughest challenges on the Hong Kong Dragon Boat race schedule," said Festival Director Mr Brad Tarr.
"Few dragon boat races are held in Hong Kong over this challenging international standard distance. Only the best teams will win. We feel the new name will fully convey that achievement," continued Mr Tarr.
Thirty-three of Hong Kong's best dragon boat teams will compete in Men's Open, Women's Open and Mixed Open Divisions.
This is the second staging of Hong Kong's newest international dragon boat race which will be held on Tai Wan To Beach, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island from 8.30am on Sunday 11th May.
Funds will be raised at the Festival for the Make A Wish children's charity.
An open invitation beach party with music supplied by
http://hongkongfm.net will follow the races and trophy presentations.
Entry for spectators is free and food & drinks are available at the beach provided by Shamrocks and the Island Bar.
For further information and directions to the beach see the website
http://www.lammadragonboat.com
Event name: Laracy Gall Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2008 "The Lamma 500"
Date: 11th May 2008
Venue: Tai Wan To Beach, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island
Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Competitions: Men's Open, Women's Open, Mixed Open
Spectators: free entry, all welcome
Charity: Make A Wish Foundation of Hong Kong
Website:
http://www.lammadragonboat.com
Overview:
The second annual Lamma 500 will take place at the wonderful Tai Wan To Beach on Lamma Island against the scenic backdrop of Mount Stenhouse. Fifty-five teams from all over Hong Kong competed in the 2007 and similar numbers are anticipated this year in this full 500m length international dragon boat race series. Spectators are very welcome to join in the fun and razzmatazz cheering the teams on from the beach in what is a fantastic day out for the family. Entry for spectators is free and food and drinks are available at the beach! Racing will be followed by a Beach Party with music provided by
http://hongkongfm.net See the Festival website for race details and directions to the beach.
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