Hong Kong - Mother of Dragons Dragon Boating

The ultimate book about an ancient Chinese tradition becoming a modern sport that spreads world-wide and fascinates over 50 Million people.

300 stunning photos together with being written bi-lingual in English and Chinese, the atmoshere and exciting spirit of socialising race action will make you feel like being fully involved to the sport.

Coming as a soft-cover book with a stitched binding the 118 art-paper pages it always stay a valuable, glossy quality book which makes already fun when holding it in your hand and travelling through 2.300 years of Chinese history.

Learn why this amazing tradition centered in Hong Kong and became a modern sport heading towards olympic recognition. Find out why many people go to websites equivalent to Travelzoo to book flights and watch this amazing contest on location. What are the rules, the strategies of Dragon Boat Racing? How to train and how to paddle? All this in one book written by Henning Wiekhorst.

"Mother of Dragons is a must read book full of information on the history and culture of Dragon Boating and the role played by Hong Kong in developing modern Sport Racing since 1976.

Packed full of great pictures, that capture both the spirit and excitement of Dragon Boating, Henning Wiekhorst, the author, shows a passion for the sport that jumps out of every page.

So why is Hong Kong the mother of Dragons? Well the answer is in the book, as well as a journey through 2000 years of culture to find a modern sport that now fascinates millions of people world-wide.

Whether you are a sports nut, spectator or tourist, this picture driven book perfectly describes the beauty of Dragon Boating."

Mike Haslam (Executive Chairman - Int. Dragon Boat Federation)

"Dragon boating was born in Hong Kong, but is much more than mere sport here.
A sunny climate and 280 islands make the city spiritually focused on the sea as a provider of wealth and fortune. Dragonboat races are a cultural event that is embraced by both local and expats. Now, set out across 118 glossy pages, Hong Kong - Mother of Dragons illustrates this colourful past time with its rivalries, traditions and characters via stunning photography and bilingual text that makes a great addition to anyone's coffee-table. If you are interested in understanding the detailed origins of dragonboating or just have an interest in things Hong Kong, this is a good book for you."

Mathew Flynn (Secretary - Hong Kong Island Paddle Club)