Saturday, September 20, 2014, 9:00 PM
Port Jefferson
118 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
A visually-spectacular and exciting event, dragon boat races originated in China but today they are held throughout the world. The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will host Suffolk’s first dragon boat race commencing with the traditional “Eye Dotting Ceremony” where local dignitaries dot the protruding eyes of the dragons carved on the boats to “awaken the beast.” The race consists of 4 dragon boats with 15-20 teams competing in a 200 meter race course. Each team is composed of 20 paddlers, one steersman and 1 drummer. Simultaneously there will be a day long festival comprised of live music and dance, Asian vendors, children’s workshops and succulent foods from various Asian countries including Chinese pastries, bubble tea, bubble cakes and Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwiches). Admission to the Dragon Boat Race Festival is free.
For more information about the event, please visit:
http://portjeffdragonracefest.com/