Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival July 31, 2010

July 30 – Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival at Rocketts Landing - Dragon
boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon
heads. Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams consisting of 20 synchronized
paddlers, one drummer, and one steersperson race the canoes 500m down the river.
Social groups and businesses alike embrace the sport of dragon boating because it
builds camaraderie and a sense of “team” through participation in the sport.

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