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dragon boat race
There are recent dragon boat races in Vancouver and Ottawa.
Dragon boat race is an ancient Chinese tradition that is gaining popularity. I am wondering is it popular in other parts of the world besides Asia and Canada? -- Winnie |
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On 2005-06-27, W. Leong penned:
There are recent dragon boat races in Vancouver and Ottawa. Dragon boat race is an ancient Chinese tradition that is gaining popularity. I am wondering is it popular in other parts of the world besides Asia and Canada? I haven't seen them, but I know I've heard of them in this area (Colorado) ... Ah, here's something (although I thought there was also one in Boulder) ... http://www.coloradodragonboat.org/ -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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Oh yes - very popular in Australia. We have a large southeast Asian
and Chinese (and decendants) population and both dragonboat racing and Chinese New Year have become very popular amongst the general populace (Chinese and otherwise). Dragonboat racing is considered a serious, although small, sport here and get some TV coverage. Tish |
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W. Leong wrote:
There are recent dragon boat races in Vancouver and Ottawa. Dragon boat race is an ancient Chinese tradition that is gaining popularity. I am wondering is it popular in other parts of the world besides Asia and Canada? Oh yes - it goes on quite a lot in the UK, particularly on the Thames around London, and usually as a charity fund-raising event. Pretty exciting and spectacular! Deb. -- http://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield |
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W. Leong wrote:
There are recent dragon boat races in Vancouver and Ottawa. Dragon boat race is an ancient Chinese tradition that is gaining popularity. I am wondering is it popular in other parts of the world besides Asia and Canada? They've had them at least a few times in Helsinki, but I can't remember when the last time was now that I've lived in Vantaa for some 7 years. Maybe Marina remembers the races held in the vincinity of Hakaniemi. -- Christine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 |
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W. Leong wrote:
There are recent dragon boat races in Vancouver and Ottawa. Dragon boat race is an ancient Chinese tradition that is gaining popularity. I am wondering is it popular in other parts of the world besides Asia and Canada? They are a tradition now in Portland, Oregon during the annual Rose Festival (early June). I think the first dragon boat over here may have come from a Sister City in Japan. Not sure, though. - Denise Brennasmeowmy in Salem, Oregon |
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We've been having dragon boat races in Calgary for years ... more from
Canada! Susan M Otis and Chester "W. Leong" wrote in message news There are recent dragon boat races in Vancouver and Ottawa. Dragon boat race is an ancient Chinese tradition that is gaining popularity. I am wondering is it popular in other parts of the world besides Asia and Canada? -- Winnie |
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In Washington DC there is a big race (two days) in the spring. There is
also a club which has maybe 3 boats on the anacostia river. -- Larry - Owned by nine cats |
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Susan M wrote:
We've been having dragon boat races in Calgary for years ... more from Canada! Susan M Otis and Chester Yeah, they always have them in Vancouver, but then that's a given ;-) -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album |
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