Pawtucket, RI Exit 28: Since its inception in 2000, Rhode Island’s Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival draws thousands of spectators each year.
The event is composed of dragon boat races for professional and amateur teams. Each dragon boat crew consists of 20 paddlers, a drummer, a person at the helm and a flag catcher who must grab the flag at the finish line. The drummer’s role is to establish the rowing pace for the paddlers.
The Taiwan Day Festival celebrates the Chinese culture and history through many cultural and artistic undertakings. Featuring traditional Taiwanese & Chinese music and dance, arts and crafts, food, a Chinese dumpling eating contest and other family activities.
Don’t miss the Lion Dance, breathtaking performances with delightful costumes and storytelling, learn how to make origami lotus, FREE crafts for children; from learning to write their name in Chinese to discovering about bonsai, and delicious Asian cuisine. This FREE festival is an educational, engaging cultural event for all ages.
Location: Festival Pier, off School Street (Route 114 South), Blackstone River, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Date: Sat Sept. 12, 2015 , Rain Date: Sun Sept 13
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Tel: 401-724-2200
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