What is Dragon
Boating ?
What is a Dragon
Boat ?
What
is the Significance of the Dragon Boat Festival ?
How
much does it Cost to Enter a Team?
What do
my fees include?
How
much does it Cost to Watch the Dragon Boat Races?
How can I
get more Information ?
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-What is Dragon Boating ?
Dragon Boating is an ancient Chinese festival in which
crews of 20 paddlers, paced by a drummer at the bow, and
guided by a steerperson at the stern, combine power and
rhythm to achieve maximum acceleration and speed over a
500 meter course. The legend of the Dragon Boat Races dates back to the
4th Century BC China, making it one of the world's oldest festivals.
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- What is a Dragon Boat ?
Dragon Boats are the largest flat water racing canoes in
the world and range in size from 12 to 27 meters. The
boats used in most modern day events are 12 meters in
length, constructed of solid teak and weigh approximately
1500lbs. Each boat is decorated with a Dragon head and
tail.
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- What is the Significance of the Chicago Dragon Boat Festival ?
The Chicago Dragon Boat
Festival is a multicultural event, steeped in the
richness and diversity of the Asian culture. The event
not only helps to mesh Western Culture with Asian
culture, but provides Illinois with an opportunity to
appreciate and experience an exciting Chinese Festival.
Above all, Dragon Boating is a fun, community-building
event!
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Dragon
Boat Tid Bit -The Mythical Dragon
Dragon - An imaginary creature common to many
mythologies, the dragon has a reptilian body covered with
scales. Many dragons have wings or the head and forelegs
of a lion or bird at prey. They usually breathe fire and
are associated with water. Most dragons are a symbol of
evil, but in China some are beneficent, and the dragon
was the symbol of the emperor. Dragons are commonly
associated with the Gods and in Christian symbolism they
are seen as creatures of the devil.
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Q - What
does it cost to enter a team?
The cost to enter a team in the Chicago Dragon Boat Festival
is $1000.00US. A Team Registration Form must be completed and payment
must be received before a team is officially part or the Festival.
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Q - What
do my fees include?
Your registration fees include:
3 practices - 1 with
a coach
Use of the following
equipment:
PFD's (life Jackets) - their use is mandatory
paddles
dragon boats
**NOTE** your team is responsible for any damage
done to equipment during their sessions - practice and races - and
will be billed accordingly
Your fees do not include:
food /beverages
team uniforms or costumes
Q
- How much does it Cost to Watch the Dragon Boat Races?
There is no cost to watch the Dragon Boat Races so be
sure to come down to Tom Ping Memorial Park, Chinatown, and cheer your favorite team on!
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Q- How can I
get more Information ?
To get more information about the Chicago Dragon Boat Festival
please contact:
The Chicago Dragon Boat Festival
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