Redding, CA (1888PressRelease)
March 18, 2009 - A Chinese bookstore for kids has released the list of the newest Dragon Boat Racing Events in the different areas in the US and Canada. ChildBook.com is inviting the public is inviting the public to view the schedules and attend the nearest Dragon Boat Festival in their area.
ChildBook.com has listed for the public about 70 Dragon Boat Races and events for the Chinese New Year. The Dragon Boat races and events sponsored by the different organizations will be held from March to October this 2009. Events are sponsored by city governments, park associations, Chinese organizations, private companies and professional organizations, among others.
ChildBook has been publishing a listing of Dragon Boat Race events since 2004. This year's list can be found at http://www.childbook.com/Dragon-Boat-Festival-Race-Event-Calendar-s/72.htm
Besides the races, fun events for the community are also being organized; like food sales, entertainment programs, games, fireworks and the like. Check out the listing nearest your area for details.
The Dragon Boat Race Calendar is continually being updated on ChildBook.com. Organizers are also invited to share their events to be added to the ChildBook list of Dragon Boat Race events.
Dragon Boat racing is one of the earliest recorded kind of boat racing. This tradition originated two thousand years ago. It is said that the poet Qu Yuan, a political loyalist to the Chu kingdom, was broken hearted over the fall of the kingdom that he plunged himself into the river. When news spread, fisherfolk rode dragon boats and raced out into the river. They beat their drums and paddled frantically. Paddles were splashed into the water to prevent the fish and the River Dragon from devouring the poet.
Other information about Dragon Boat Racing is also available at www.childbook.com, including descriptive articles, lesson plans, crafts, games, and other projects.
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