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HSBC helps kick off New York City’s dragon boat festival season

21 July 2026

HSBC helps kick off New York City's dragon boat festival season


HSBC colleagues and community partners came together at Bella Abzug Park in Hudson Yards to mark the start of New York City's dragon boat festival season at the Dragon Boat Awakening (Eye Dotting) Ceremony on Wednesday, 15 July.

The ceremony officially opened the 36th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York City. As part of a long-standing tradition, the "awakening" ritual symbolically brings the dragon boats to life and is held to promote good luck, safety and prosperity ahead of the racing season.

Jessie Zhu, Head of Wealth Product Solutions, shared remarks highlighting HSBC's commitment to the communities we serve.

HSBC was proud to return as a Patron Sponsor. At the event, Jessie Zhu, Head of Wealth Product Solutions, shared remarks highlighting HSBC Business Services and the bank's commitment to the communities we serve, while welcoming participating racing teams.

Vance Young, Head of End User Services, demonstrated Praying Mantis martial arts.

The program also included a blessing of the dragon boats by Taoist priests from the Eastern United States Taoist Association of Flushing. Vance Young, Head of End User Services Operations, delivered Praying Mantis martial arts demonstrations and cultural drumming performances.

Taoists priests blessed the dragon boats.

HSBC also recognised the Asian Pacific Islander Committee Employee Resource Group for its continued support in helping build a strong and respected community.

Festival weekend: 8-9 August 2026
The 2026 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York City will take place on 8-9 August at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The festival is expected to feature more than 180 teams and bring together thousands of athletes, spectators and visitors, with racing beginning at 8:00 a.m.

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