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Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival

Winnipeg Rowing Club
20 Lyndale Drive


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Dragon Boat Website

The Canadian Cancer Society is teaming up with the Winnipeg Rowing Club to host the Canadian Cancer Society Dragon Boat Festival June 22 - 24, 2012.

Originated in China over 2000 years ago each dragon boat is propelled by 20 paddlers. A steers person keeps the boat on course while a drummer keeps the paddlers in sync.

The festival is open to individuals, friends, companies, and organizations looking for way have some fun, and enjoy a little friendly competition. In 2011 the Manitoba Dragon Boat Festival had 120 teams and 2,500 participants.

Over $2.5 million has been raised from the festival with last year's teams raising over $350,000.(2010)