The Duanwu Dragon Boat Festival is a vibrant and colorful celebration that honors an ancient Chinese tradition. This festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, is held annually on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It is a time for communities to come together, enjoy traditional foods, and participate in the thrilling dragon boat races.
Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) has successfully carried out its mission through the annual Duanwu Dragon Boat Festival on June 1st. This year’s event was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible teamwork and dedication of all the participants.
One of the highlights of the festival was the competitive dragon boat races. Attendees came together to learn the story of Duanwu Festival and dragon boat paddling. The sight of the colorful dragon boats slicing through the water, propelled by synchronized paddling, was truly a sight to behold.
But the festival was not just about competition – it was also a time for camaraderie and community spirit. Families and friends gathered along the lake to cheer on the teams, enjoying the festive atmosphere and the delicious traditional foods – Zongzi (Sticky Rice Dumplings) that are a staple of the Duanwu Dragon Boat Festival.
Duanwu Festival Event has over hundred participants in four teams. Participants from the Orange County Asian Committee, Orange County Fire Rescue Department, Florida, High School Asian Students group R.E.A.C.H. of Central Florida, Chinese School of CAACF, Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF), Flaming Phoenix, Clermont, and C.H.A.R.G.E. Dragon Boat – Orlando. Final 1st place team is a combined team with Orange County Asian Community and Orange County Fire Rescue Department, Florida paddlers.
So, congratulations to everyone involved in making this year’s Duanwu Dragon Boat Festival a truly memorable and enjoyable event. Your teamwork and dedication have not gone unnoticed, and we look forward to many more successful festivals in the years to come.
CAACF Duanwu Festival 2024 sponsored by: Orlando Rowing Club / Orlando Dragon Boat Club / C.H.A.R.G.E. Dragon Boat – Orlando. Thank You the CAACF Board of Directors, CHARGE Dragon Boat committee and members, Orlando Dragon Boat Club members, R.E.A.C.H. of Central Florida volunteers.
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