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Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival History
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival began in 1993 with the assistance of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association. The first event only lasted half a day as there were only 25 teams participating. This little known sport eventually grew to be one of the hottest sporting events in the Nation's Capital and around the world.
By 2001, the sport ? which once featured only 25 teams ? had 168 teams participating in both corporate and community categories over two days, making the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival the second largest festival in Canada.
In 1998 a charitable component was added to the festival. Since the festival brings together people from around our great community (and country), it was decided that we should do as much as possible to give back to the community. So in 1998, the "Pledge Challenge" was instituted and to date our paddlers have raised over $250,000 for local charities.
All proceeds from fundraising efforts in 2002 will go to the Ottawa Police Youth Centre, Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton, and the Special Needs Equipment Exchange.
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On-Site Events
At our festival, you will see much more than just dragon boat races ? we strive to provide something for the whole family to enjoy. Some examples of our on-site events include the following:
Multicultural performances all day on the Festival's main stage
A children's activity area that includes rides, a crafts tent, a petting zoo, and much more!
A variety of concessionaires and exhibitors representing our cross-cultural community
A beer garden
A Silent Auction with all proceeds going to the charities!
Free parking and shuttle service from Canada Post (on Riverside Drive), Brookfield High School, and the Heron Road Taxation Centre
To be a part of our entertainment line up or to be a Concessionaire or Exhibitor please contact our office for more information.
多谢多谢
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival began in 1993 with the assistance of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association. The first event only lasted half a day as there were only 25 teams participating. This little known sport eventually grew to be one of the hottest sporting events in the Nation's Capital and around the world.
By 2001, the sport ? which once featured only 25 teams ? had 168 teams participating in both corporate and community categories over two days, making the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival the second largest festival in Canada.
In 1998 a charitable component was added to the festival. Since the festival brings together people from around our great community (and country), it was decided that we should do as much as possible to give back to the community. So in 1998, the "Pledge Challenge" was instituted and to date our paddlers have raised over $250,000 for local charities.
All proceeds from fundraising efforts in 2002 will go to the Ottawa Police Youth Centre, Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton, and the Special Needs Equipment Exchange.
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On-Site Events
At our festival, you will see much more than just dragon boat races ? we strive to provide something for the whole family to enjoy. Some examples of our on-site events include the following:
Multicultural performances all day on the Festival's main stage
A children's activity area that includes rides, a crafts tent, a petting zoo, and much more!
A variety of concessionaires and exhibitors representing our cross-cultural community
A beer garden
A Silent Auction with all proceeds going to the charities!
Free parking and shuttle service from Canada Post (on Riverside Drive), Brookfield High School, and the Heron Road Taxation Centre
To be a part of our entertainment line up or to be a Concessionaire or Exhibitor please contact our office for more information.
多谢多谢
