24th Sabah Dragon Boat Race

24^th Sabah Dragon Boat Race

Date:
Sunday, June 21^st 2009

Venue:
Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

Brief Information:
This year Kota Kinabalu will host the 24th Sabah Dragon Boat Race along the shores of the Likas Bay. During the Race competing teams drive their boats forward rowing to the rhythm of pounding drums. The multicoloured boats are decorated with ferocious-looking dragonheads, scaly bodies and elaborate tails that rise out of the sea. The winners of the race are crowned king for the year, which is a great honor among the Chinese in Sabah.

Contact:
Zachary Mobijohn
Organising Secretary
Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd
Email: zachary@sabahtourism.com
Phone:+6088-232121
Fax:+6088-265540