Chicago Dragon Boat Festival

Tom Ping Memorial Park
Chinatown, Chicago IL
September 16, 2000

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


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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Q -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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Q - 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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Q - 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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