Dragon boat - Wikipedia
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.
What is a Dragon Boat? - All You Need to Know about Dragon …
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.
History & Culture - International Dragon Boat Federation
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.
Dragon Boat Festival | Traditions, Legends, & Races | Britannica
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.
Dragon Boat Festival 2025: How to Celebrate - China Highlights
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.
Home - United States Dragon Boat Federation
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.
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Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival
The 2025 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Marine Stadium (5255 E. Paoli Way, Long Beach, CA 90803) in Long Beach on July 26, from 9am to 6pm. We are hosting one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California.
What is Dragon Boating? History Behind Dragon Boat Festival
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.
What is a Dragon Boat
2021年12月12日 · A Dragon Boat is a vessel which appears as a symbolized dragon and comes with a dragonhead at its bow and a dragon tail at the stern. In Western hemisphere people know the sea-going ship the Vikings or Northmen used to sail the Ocean and Atlantic.