Are Short Duration Cultural Festivals Tourist Attractions?

Transformations of Cultural Heritage of Dragon Boat Racings in Hong Kong Context

“…They were mainly fishing merchants, such as wholesalers of fish, tailors, goldsmiths, owners of paperwork shops and so on. The people welcome the dragon boats in their village as if the boats were a symbol of good fortune [4]. In conclusion, among the borders of fishing communities in Hong Kong, we could not find the shadow of celebrating Quyuen and the tradition of the boat people did not contain any worship service related to Quyuen also.…”

“…The study of fishing communities in Hong Kong showed that the fishing associations were open to anyone who might consider the characteristics of the boat people who had the potential for physical mobility and had the tendency to establish various bonds [4]. The requirements to become members of fishing organizations were not so strict and the members were those who paid the membership fee.…”

“…The Tanka people were illiterate and their economic dependence was put upon people who were fish merchants. These factors prevented the emergence of linkage among the Tanka [4]. Therefore, the fishing people making their own communities were not common.…”

“…The ritual process of the dragon boat festival included many dragon boat rituals and various activities of ceremonies. The re-vitalization and sacralization of dragon boats were regarded as the hybrid belief complex [4]. Outsiders should not make confusion before making their conclusion.…”

“…She was bestowed titles by the emperors of dynasties and came to be respected as a protector against sea disaster. She was particularly adored as a guardian goddess for voyages, and various temples were constructed enshrining her [3,4].…”