Biked up to Cambridge to watch the Dragon Boats Festival taking place on the Charles this afternoon. It was a perfect day for hanging out by the river.
It's a yearly celebration, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month to commemerate the death of the poet Qu Yuan.
Here are the boats awaiting the next set of racers to board.
neck and neck:
Besides the boat races there were performances and displays along the banks of the river as well. I even managed to win a game of go (weiqi) against a member of the Massachusetts Go Assoc., who had set up a table along the banks. My opponent, I have to admit, did give himself a sizeable handicap.
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Swimming ability is not required! All equipment including boats, life jackets and paddles will be provided by the Boston Dragon Boat Festival!
Participation through Living Root Dragon Boat, Inc. is $50 per person or $700 to register a team of 18 people (including 16 paddlers, 1 steerer, 1 drummer).
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Posted by: Bob Lee | April 20, 2005 at 11:34 PM
Living Root Dragon Boat, a Boston dragon boat club, seeks men and women for its Open Team to race in Boston, Montreal, Pawtucket and Hartford in 2006.
Our roster is filled on a first come, first serve basis. No prior experience necessary.
Prior dragon boat, crew, sculling, swimming, triathlon, rowing, canoeing, outrigger, kayaking, paddling experience, or general athleticism and fitness a plus.
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Posted by: Bob Lee | September 20, 2005 at 11:21 AM