DragonBoatHistory





Dragon Boat History
dedicated to the history and contemporary practice
of traditional dragon boat racing in China





click to link to the following sections:
Dragon Boat History
Dragon Boat Rituals and Legends
Traditional Dragon Boat Racing in Contemporary China
References & Links
Author & Contact Information

News & Updates


 








News & Updates 

  • I am currently working on a book, Dragon Boat Racing: The History of a Chinese Martial Sport. Watch here for updates on its publication.
  • Check out these pictures of the exhibit put on by dragonboathistory.com at the recent IDBF World Championships in Tampa, Florida, August 1-7, 2011. If you're interested in sponsoring an exhibit, contact dragonboathistory@gmail.com.
 
 The exhibit was set up in the lobby of the Tampa Convention Center

It included an information table, three panels, and a slideshow.

 
Here's my assistant, Sean, manning the information table.


The first panel was on early jingdu-style boat racing.

 
The second panel was on dragon boat racing in late imperial China.


The third panel covered myths and legends connected to dragon boat racing.
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