Dragon Boat, Hong Kong

Although many countries in Asia celebrate the Dragon Boat festival in June with races and rice dumplings, Hong Kong takes the festival one step further with local and international races and a boisterous beer carnival. With an estimated 30,000 paddlers taking to the waters around the city, the main races take place on the traditional Tuen Ng festival in Sha Tin, Sai Kung, Cheung Chau, Aberdeen and Stanley on June 12. The fifth Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival - San Miguel BeerFest on the weekend of June 21 - is a mega party in Tsim Sha Tsui East where international and local paddlers compete while spectators enjoy the sun and beer while watching the races. Rock king Wu Bai headlines the entertainment at the carnival, which also features Sugar Club, Supper Moment and Takki Wong. A competition for local upcoming rock stars will also take place, and don't miss the chance to win a pure gold beer can designed by G.O.D.

Entertainment in Macau is diversifying this summer with added family attractions courtesy of DreamWorks, the company that created such lovable movie characters as Shrek, Po from Kung Fu Panda, King Julien and the penguins from Madagascar, and Toothless and Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon. Called the DreamWorks Experience, the entertainment will take place at Sands Cotai Central and Venetian Macau from July 1, where visitors will be able to interact with their favourite characters and take in daily parades and performances. Other themed offerings at the hotels include special DreamWorks room packages, character dining experiences, character-themed birthday parties and events.