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Busan to host 14th Korea Open International Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 21-22
haps Magazine Korea
August 19, 2026
Korea Open International Dragon Boat Festival (Photo by City of Busan/courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)
The 14th Korea Open Busan International Dragon Boat Festival will take place on August 21 and 22 at APEC Naru Park along the Suyeong River in Haeundae.
The annual event will bring together dragon boat teams for two days of competition, with official races scheduled across both days.
The opening ceremony will be held on August 21, while the 17th Busan Metropolitan Mayor’s Dragon Boat Championship is set for August 22.
The Korea Open Busan International Dragon Boat Festival has been held annually since 2010 and has become one of the country’s leading dragon boat competitions, attracting teams from Korea and overseas.