This race introduces Louisville to a historical practice within the Asian culture, yet, it marks the beginnings to a long lasting tradition within the city.
Boat race
8 a.m.: Team captains arrive
8:30 a.m.: Teams arrive
8:45 a.m.: Blessing ceremony by the Rev. Thaich Hang Dat
9 a.m.: Races begin.
Festival events
8 a.m.: Blessing Ceremony and Lion Dance
9 a.m.: Tai chi demo/class (on lawn)
10 a.m.: Tae kwon mu demo/class
11 a.m.: Yoga demo/class
12:30 p.m.: K-pop dance
1 p.m.: Vietnamese dance
1:30 p.m.: Bhangra dance
2 p.m.: Central Asia dance
2:30 p.m.: Tae kwon do demo
3 p.m.: Korean dance
3:30 p.m.: Tai chi sword demo
4 p.m.: Classical Indian dance
4:30 p.m.: Bollywood dance
Crane House with have an info booth open throughout the day, and hands-on activities will include origami, Chinese opera masks, fabric design, good luck sachels, Korean hackey sack.
Information: (502) 561-3440; www.louisvilledragonboat.com.
Contact Information
- Louisville Waterfront Park
- 129 E River Rd,, Louisiville, KY 40202
- 502-561-3440
Event Time
- Friday, September 12, 2014
- 8:00 PM
Price
- Free