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Statue of Qu Yuan

Dragon Boat Legend

The legend surrounding the Dragon Boat Races is based on the historic suicide of Qu Yuan, a 4th century B.C. Chinese political critic, poet, and statesman. Repeatedly slandered, persecuted, and disappointed by the controlling political regime, he resolved to end his life. With a large stone clasped in his arms, he plunged into the Milo River.

Respecting the Minister as an upright and honest man, the local fisherman raced into
the river to try to save him. They desperately searched for his body, beating the water furiously with their paddles to prevent him from being eaten by fish. When they were unable to find Qu Yuan, they threw rice dumplings, wrapped in silk, into the water as a sacrifice to his spirit. Although, his worth was not realized at the time, Qu Yuan was later remembered as a faithful, righteous, and talented man.

Over time, the boats, which are put out each year in the symbolic search for Qu Yuan's body, began to take part in races until the Dragon Boat Festival and the Cultural Legend evolved into its long boat racing in the world.

These races not only symbolize the people's attempt to save Qu Yuan, but they demonstrate co-operation and teamwork.

Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month, the Dragon Boat Festival is also known as the Double Fifth Festival. It is one the three most important festivals in the Chinese calender. The Dragon Boat festival offers the observer. and participants, an opportunity to glimpse into a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.

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International Dragon Boat Festivals

In 1991, the INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION (IDBF) was formed in response to the explosive growth of the water sport. Based in Hong Kong, the IDBF boasts over 100 member organizations in over 30 countries. Commissions have been developed to oversee standardization of equipment, rules, World Cup, and World Championship implementation, and International Olympic Committee recognition.

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Did You Know????

Dragon Boat Racing is the fastest growing watersport in the world today.

Over 2,000,000 people world-wide participated in Dragon Boat Racing in 1996.

Canada is considered a world power by the International Dragon Boat Racing Community

Over 20,000 Canadians participated in Dragon Boat Racing in 1998.

Dragon Boat athletes are 60% men, 40% women

Teams are primarily represented by employees, large corporations, financial institutions, public and emergency service groups, and community organizations.

Dragon Boat Racing is expected to be approved as a demonstration sport by the International Olympic Committee.

Winnipeg statistics after the third year: 35,000 "+" attendees; 1500 athletes.

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