Dragon boat racing originated more than 2,000 years ago in Asia as a traditional festival that evolved from myths and legend.
Multi colored boats were decorated with ferocious-looking dragonheads, scaly bodies and elaborate tails that rose out of the sea. They were up to 43 feet in length and just wide and long enough for twenty two people to seat in.
Strong and experienced men were required to power a competitive boat so fishermen were recruited to become oarsmen. Crews also included a leader, a steersman and a drummer.
Modern dragon boat racing is organized at an international level by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). The IDBF, a Member of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) recognizes two types of Dragon Boat Racing activities, namely Sport racing, as practiced by IDBF member organisations; and Festival racing, which are the more traditional and informal types of races, organized around the world, where racing rules vary from event to event.
Date: 18 - 20 Jun 2010
Venue: Putrajaya Lake Garden, Precinct 6
Distance: 500m
Closing date: 30 Apr 2010
Enquiry:
Secretariat Putrajaya International Dragon Boat Festival
04 - 2293 585, email: info@putrajayadragonboat.com
Venue: Putrajaya Lake Garden, Precinct 6
Distance: 500m
Closing date: 30 Apr 2010
Enquiry:
Secretariat Putrajaya International Dragon Boat Festival
04 - 2293 585, email: info@putrajayadragonboat.com
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