Dragon boat racing originated more than 2,000 years ago in China as part of a fertility ritual and festival. It involves teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson in a long, canoe-like boat ...

When you’re doing dragon boating right, you begin to fly. Imagine rowing a 43-foot-long boat with about 20 other people. Everyone has placed their trust in a drummer at the front, who dictates the ...

Eight-week program welcomes beginners with practices starting next week.

Dragon boats paddlers listen to instructions during practice Sunday, May 4, 2025, at White Rock Lake in Dallas. The team is getting ready for races during the 2025 AAPI Heritage and Dragon Boat ...

An ancient tradition that started in China will be on display this weekend on the Peninsula. Thousands will take part in the International Dragon Boat Festival in Foster City. Teams feature all ages.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Across the Chinese diaspora, racing in dragon boats has been a tradition reaching back thousands of years. But change is afoot, most recently in central Taiwan where the races ...

MILWAUKEE - Sunshine and wind made for prime boating weather Saturday – but not just any boating. At Lakeshore State Park, culture and competition were on display for the Milwaukee Dragon Boat ...

Three times a week, after a brief warmup and some chatting, members of the Ithaca Dragon Boat Club can be seen paddling in large dragon-shaped boats down the inlet near Cass Park. A drummer at the ...

Events promoting workplace relationships are an ideal way to encourage communication and trust between staff members. But it’s best to match the challenge to employees’ abilities ...