A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft originating from the Pearl River Delta region of China's southern Guangdong Province. These were made of teak, but in other parts of China different kinds of wood are used. It is one of a family of traditional paddled long boats found throughout Asia, Africa, the Pacific islands, and Puerto Rico.

2019年6月4日 · The dragon boat is a long and narrow watercraft shaped and decorated as a Chinese Dragon. Chinese people take part in Boat Racing to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival.

Dragon Boat Competitions, under the IDBF and its Continental Federations (the ADBF and EDBF), have developed into a serious, high-performance, competitive sport, with many Dragon Boat Associations producing National Teams of elite dragon boat paddlers.

In 2025, Dragon Boat Festival falls on May 31 (Saturday). China will have 3 days of public holiday from Friday (May 30) to Sunday (June 1). Dragon Boat Festival is one of the four top traditional Chinese festivals, along with the Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, and Mid-Autumn Festival.

2024年4月28日 · Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival. Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City, CA

2024年12月19日 · Dragon Boat Festival, prominent and festive Chinese holiday that originated at least 1,500 years ago and features dragon boat races and rice dumplings. It is one of the three “festivals of the living,” along with the Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival.

2020年6月15日 · Dragon boat race is one of the most typical traditions of Chinese Dragon Boat Festival which falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. The activity is widely held in southern and northeastern areas of China where rivers and lakes are densely scattered.

2023年6月24日 · From the thundering paddles to the lightning speed, dragon boating is like the Super Bowl of ancient Chinese traditions. Grab a paddle, and get ready to ride this wave to Awesomeville! A dragon boat, as the name suggests, is an elongated watercraft adorned with the emblematic figure of a Chinese dragon.

2024年6月28日 · A DRAGON BOAT is a long, narrow canoe-style boat made of wood or fiberglass. It is a dragon head and tail that are believed to symbolize the spirit of the Chinese legendary creature. A team of paddlers paddles the boat under their power (with the same type of blades used by flatwater sprint racers) similar to bench kayaking on water.

The USDBF is the governing body for the sport of dragon boat in the United States, and a founding member of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). The USDBF is a volunteer organization dedicated to the sport of dragon boat racing.