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Pale RaYona -
Gauteng Carnival 2005 |
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Participating clubs:
Golden City Dragon Boat Club
Florida Dragon Boat Club
Chung Wah Dragon Boat Club
Soon Duk Dragon Boat Club |
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WHAT IS DRAGON BOAT RACING? |
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A dragon boat dashes
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Dragon boats are slim, traditionally
teakwood (often now fiberglass) racers with
a hand-painted dragon's head at the prow and
a flashy tail at the stern.
Decorated in brilliant Chinese colors, each boat holds
a crew of 18 sitting side by side, a
steersperson at the rudder, a drummer whose
beat sets the pace for the crew and a
flag-catcher at the head of the boat. Dragon
boat racing is unique for the speed of fast
paddling.
Dragon boat racing originated from China
some 2 300 years ago as a traditional
ceremonial sport; today, it is being raced
worldwide to test sportspersons' physical
strength, challenging spirit and group bond. |
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Multi-culture, multi-tradition, ONE NATION!
GDBA
shows true colours at
Pale YaRona Carnival |
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16 September 2005
Gauteng Dragon Boat Association's active participation in
South Africa's multi-culture society once again drew the
attention of thousands of participants and spectators.
Represented by all racial groups, GDBA took part in the Pale
YaRona - Our Lives - Carnival 2005 and was one of the only
delegations reflecting cultural blending and group bond in
such a natural way, and became a highlight in the Carnival
which was organized by Gauteng provincial department of
Cultural, Sport and Recreation on Saturday 10 September 2005
in Johannesburg.
Decorated in brilliant colours, two monstrous 14m-dragon boats
were among the festooned vehicle float and thousands of
dancing men, women and children, all dressed in traditional
costumes.
Half-baked in the early spring sun, GDBA members sitting in
the dragon boats waving and smiling at by-standers were only
too happy to be part of the festive to celebrate the arrival
of Spring and South Africa's heritage tradition.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
City of Johannesburg Dragon Boat Regatta re-scheduled
The above event had to be shifted to Sunday 30 October
as a result of many calls from participating teams. The venue
remains unchanged at Florida Lake, Roodepoort.
Please click HERE
for information and entry form.
Brought to you by:
Gino Feng
Chairman
Gauteng Dragboat Association
Cell: 082-821 1555
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2005.10.16 |
The
Dome Festival |
Parys,
Free State |
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2005.10.30 |
City
of Johannesburg DB regatta |
Florida Lake, Roodepoort, JHB |
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