Why Not Join a Dragon Boat Team?
If you’re looking for a good workout, then joining a dragon boat team could fit well into your regimen. To be part of a dragon boat team is to join 21 other people on a large wooden boat, where you paddle in unison towards the finish line. It has gained in popularity not only in Asia but all over the world.
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The Ultimate Dragon Boat Book!
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There is a bit of history that goes with the sport. Dragon boat racing is a team paddling sport that originated in China, but some historians date it as far back as the first Olympics in Greece.
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China commemorates and celebrates the tradition during the Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival. Its date is known as the double fifth as it is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which most usually falls in June. Many dragon boat races take place globally to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Excellent book!
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So going back to your workout, it definitely is the best time to get involved in the sport. With June fast approaching, many teams will be stepping up their training, and will be looking for new people to join their teams.
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