​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta) today (July 26) supported the Jakarta International Dragon Boat Festival (JIDBF) 2025 held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

     Speaking at the award presentation ceremony, the Director-General of the HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, shared that both Jakarta and Hong Kong have strong passion for dragon boating, and the dragon boat festivals held in the two places have connected people from all over the world. She further highlighted Hong Kong's robust tourism sector, noting that the city welcomed nearly 45 million visitors in 2024, representing a 31 per cent year-on-year increase, while the number of Indonesian tourists rose by 43 per cent compared to the previous year.

     Miss Cheng also invited the participants to visit Hong Kong to experience its rich culture, savour its diverse culinary delights and take part in mega events and sporting activities, all within a Muslim-friendly environment.

     The JIDBF 2025 brought together nine international teams comprising over 230 athletes and attracted some 1 000 spectators. The HKETO Jakarta invited two Hong Kong dragon boat teams to participate in the festival, aiming to strengthen people-to-people and cultural ties between Hong Kong and Indonesia. Both teams delivered outstanding performance in the competition. 

     Launched in 2017 with the support of the HKETO Jakarta, the JIDBF has grown into a signature local event and an important platform for international cultural exchange.

Ends/Saturday, July 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:46

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