12 Hong Kong dragon boat trivia to show off with

Arm thyself with the sword of trivial knowledge and impress all at the dragon boat festival gatherings

By Zoe Li, Hong Kong Editor, Hiufu Wong 6 June, 2011

Before heading out to watch the Hong Kong dragon boat races, check out some of the essential knowledge below so you can tell a pacer from a steersman and know when a team is caterpillaring.

Also read Drums and dumplings: A complete calendar of Hong Kong dragon boat races.

After traveling around the world on a fistful of dollars, Zoe returns to Hong Kong, where she grew up, to discover and write about all the inspiring stuff that happens here on a daily basis.

Read more about Zoe Li, Hong Kong Editor

Hiufu Wong loves traveling and having the journalist's privilege to hear the personal stories of people who live in Hong Kong.

12 Hong Kong dragon boat trivia to show off with

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