Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships set for June 10
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Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships set for June 10
Insurer details transportation, environmental initiatives, and community engagement activities
Life & Health
By
Roxanne Libatique
Sun Life Hong Kong has shared details for the upcoming dragon boat championships.
The Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships will take place on June 10 at Stanley Main Beach, coinciding with the Dragon Boat Festival.
Sun Life Hong Kong, the event’s sponsor since 2008, will host this year’s event featuring over 150 teams from Hong Kong and abroad, with more than 5,500 paddlers expected to participate.
This event is designed to offer a unique opportunity for the public to experience the excitement of dragon boat racing. It is aimed to be a family-friendly occasion, attracting spectators of all ages.
“Sun Life has always been dedicated to helping clients build a healthy lifestyle. We bring our brand mission to life through sponsoring large-scale sports events, building a healthier future for all. We are honoured to partner with the Stanley Dragon Boat Association to promote this sports event. This year, we are bringing the dragon boat activity to town, offering the public an opportunity to experience a new and exciting twist on this tradition. Through this, we hope to encourage the public to establish a healthy and active lifestyle,” she said.
Environmental initiatives at Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships 2024
Sun Life Hong Kong has introduced several environmental measures for the event:
Free water stations: To reduce plastic waste, carboy water dispensers will be available, encouraging participants and spectators to bring their own water bottles.
Recycling programs: The event will feature waste reduction initiatives supported by The Green Earth, a local NGO focused on environmental education. These programs aim to reduce waste at the source and promote recycling awareness among attendees.
Transportation for Dragon Boat Championships 2024
Getting to Stanley
From Central: Buses 6, 6X, or 260 from Exchange Square (MTR Central Station Exit A / MTR Hong Kong Station Exit B1) to Stanley Village Bus Terminus.
From Jardine’s Bazaar in Causeway Bay: Minibuses 40 or 40X to Stanley Village.
Leaving from Stanley
Buses 6, 6X, or 260 from Stanley Village Bus Terminus, or minibuses 40 or 40X to return to MTR Central and Hong Kong Stations or Causeway Bay.
#PaddleTogether Parade Truck
Sun Life Hong Kong has also launched the #PaddleTogether Parade Truck, stationed on Haiphong Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Operating on weekends from May 4 to June 16, the truck invites the public to participate in a dragon boat drumming game for free. Participants can receive small gifts, aiming to make dragon boating more accessible and promote it as a regular form of exercise.
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