The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is making waves in Queens this weekend.

This is the 35th year of the festival; a celebration of not only a unique sporting event but also Asian culture.

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This weekend marks the 35th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens

Nearly 200 teams of between eight and 20 paddlers are racing, paddling in tune with the rhythm of a drum

Dragon boat racing dates back thousands of years in China

The festival is free to attend and also features performances, food and music

To the beat of a drum, teams were racing against the clock to get the fastest time as they raced across Meadow Lake at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Nearly 200 teams of between eight and 20 paddlers are participating in races

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