More than 220 teams from 16 jurisdictions took part in the two-day International Dragon Boat Races marking the event's 50th anniversary.
Thousands of spectators and paddlers gathered at Hong Kong's Tsim Sha Tsui promenade on Saturday to watch the races across Victoria Harbour.
More than 4,500 paddlers from 16 jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Australia and Qatar competed. Visitors described the event as well-organised and fun.
Francis Tang Lam Tat, the 71-year-old chairman of the Hytera dragon boat team, said this year's races were very competitive. His two mixed teams reached the semi-finals.
“Everyone is preparing well for this race,” he said. “Because it’s the 50th anniversary, the organisers sent invitations to dragon boat teams around the world asking them to come to Hong Kong.”