China’s traditional sport is Hong Kong’s beloved Spring and Summer festivals! It’s all about running the race in the Year of the Rat, and athletes who love to paddle, will love returning to the 2020 HSBC Life Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival! UPDATE 17 February 2020: In the lunar calendar, the rat is the first…
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Mox named Title Sponsor of The Lamma 500 Race 2024
Mox Bank Limited (“Mox”), a leading virtual bank in Hong Kong backed by Standard Chartered and in partnership with HKT, PCCW and Trip.com, proudly supports the promotion of paddling sports and healthy lifestyle. Mox is the new Title Sponsor of The Mox Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival, a premier dragon boat race in Hong Kong. The virtual bank joins with The Lamma 500 to support this iconic event.
Igor Lau, Chief Customer Officer of Mox, said, “At Mox, we believe financial wellness and healthy lifestyle are inseparable. Sponsoring sporting events such as dragon boat racing and paddling is only our first step in a long-term commitment to promoting both. We are thrilled to take part in our first-sponsored sports event, the Mox Lamma 500, and will continue to support similar sports events and promote physical wellness.”
“We are excited to welcome Mox as the title sponsor of the Mox Lamma 500 race,” said event organiser Brad Tarr (Event Director). “Their commitment to community engagement and promoting a healthy lifestyle aligns perfectly with our event’s values. Together, we will take the race to new levels of excitement and success.”
The Mox Lamma 500 is celebrating its 16th year of thrilling dragon boat racing and a vibrant festival atmosphere. The event attracts many club and corporate teams from the Asia region. Mox’s sponsorship aims to elevate the event to new heights, enhancing the experience for participants and spectators.
The Mox Lamma 500 will be held on 5th May 2024 at Tai Wan To beach on Lamma Island. It promises exhilarating races, entertainment, and delicious food and beverages. The event will highlight dragon boat racing’s rich heritage and celebrate the diverse community participating and watching it.
The event is a Green Event with the official charities Plastic Free Seas and Women In Sports Empowered (WISE). It strives to reduce all forms of single-use waste and focuses on green waste management.
Team entry almost at capacity
UPDATE 9 March 2018: We have 63 teams out of a possible 65 registered already. The Youth, Mens’ and Mixed categories are now full, and there is only capacity for 2 more crews in the Ladies’ category. Contact us now to avoid disappointment or to be added to a waiting list!