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.
Dating back to 4th Century BC, dragon boats have raced
every year in memory of a renowed statesman and poet Qu
Yuan.
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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 metres 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 Guelph Dragon Boat Festival ?
The Guelph 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
the people of Guelph with an opportunity to appreciate
and experience an exciting Chinese Festival. Above all,
Dragon Boating is a fun, community-building event!
The Guelph Dragon Boat Festival is being
held in support of the Rotary Community Charities.
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 beneficial.
The Five Toed dragon was the symbol of the Emperor.
Dragons are commonly associated with the Gods and in
Christian symbolism they are often 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 Guelph Dragon
Boat Festival is $750.00 (includes GST). A Team
Registration Form must be completed and payment must be
received before a team is officially for the Festival.
Individuals who would like to participate in the Dragon
Boat Races, but are not part of a corporation are
encouraged to get a group of friends, family and/or
neighbours together to form a team. In the past
enterprising teams have held their own fundraising events
to off-set the entry costs.
You may also want to look at finding a sponsor for the
team, and offer them some advertising through the team
name or shirts worn.
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Q - What do my fees include?
Your registration fees includes the following:
3 practices - 1 with
a coach
PFD's (life jackets) - their use is mandatory
paddles
dragon boats
**NOTE** your team is responsible
for any damage done to equipment during your session - practice or
race - and will be billed accordingly
Your registration fees do NOT include:
food/beverages
team uniforms/ costumes
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Q - How much does it Cost to
Watch the Dragon Boat Races?
There is no cost to watch the Dragon Boat Races, but
there is a fee to enter the Conservation Area, so be sure
to come down to Guelph Lake and cheer your favourite team
on!
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Q- How can I get more
Information ?
To get more information about the Guelph
Dragon Boat Festival please contact:
Rotary Club of Guelph
Dan Pestill
Ph: 519-821-1980
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