In Pictures: Hong Kong's Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival kicked off on May 30 at Hong Kong's Aberdeen fishing port in a carnival of colour and camaraderie.

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May 31, 2017, 04:50 PM

Dragon boats get together during a ceremony as part of the celebration to mark the annual Tuen Ng or Dragon Boat Festival.
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Spectators watch the annual dragon boat race.
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Supporters applaud as competitors take part in the annual dragon boat race.
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Competitors react as they take part in the annual dragon boat race.
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Competitors (left) take part in the annual dragon boat race.
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Competitors take part in the annual dragon boat race.
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Competitors take part in the annual dragon boat race.
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Participants splash water during a ceremony in between races.
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Dragon boats get together to get flags during a ceremony as part of the celebration.
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Dragon boat teams race toward the finish line as other racers take a rest.
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A team of dragon boat racers make their way to the start line as other teams watch from fishing boats.
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A dragon boat team races toward the finish line.
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A dragon boat team races toward the finish line.
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