International festival
Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race
Expected May 2027
Likas Bay (Teluk Likas), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Exact dates aren’t announced yet (Mid May, aligned with the Kaamatan harvest festival since 2025 (2026: 15-17 May, 11th edition; 2025: 16-18 May, 10th edition). Earlier editions were in May or June.). Check with the organizer before making plans.
Sabah's biggest dragon boat race, about 125-145 teams in 10-11 categories (800m and 200m) on Likas Bay, with Head of State Trophy and around RM95,000 in prizes; teams from Brunei and Sarawak regularly attend.
Key details
- Who can enter
- Open to international crews
- Organizer
- Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS)
Location
Approximate location. Confirm the exact venue with the organizer.
Sources
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Last checked 2026-10-19.
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