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Thanks to the 2008 Regatta Sponsors!
AT&T - APCA
St. John's Middle School St. John's Upper School
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2005
Contact: Annabelle Ruch
(713) 225-0514
akruch@aol.com
www.texasdragonboat.com
Photos available upon request
Photo by Dr. Caroline Long
HOUSTON DRAGON BOAT ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
HOUSTON, TX – With 5000 people in attendance on Saturday, May 7, the 5th Annual Houston Dragon Boat Festival at Allen's Landing in downtown Houston is establishing itself as an annual tradition.
The mission of the Texas Dragon Boat Association is to promote the tradition and sport of Dragon Boating, increase awareness of Asian and Asian-American culture, and enhance cross-cultural understanding. Cultural entertainment, vendors, Wal-Mart’s Kids Zone, and Asian food booths were on hand in addition to the 27 dragon boat races that took place all day.
Asia Society Texas won the Dragon Cup in the competitive championship round. Taking second place was Continental Airlines, with the Houston Police Department finishing a close third.
The winners of the Divisional Cups were as follows:
The Texas Dragon Boat Association is now making plans for the 2nd Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta, which is officially sanctioned as the 2005 American Dragon Boat Association Central Region Championship, to be held on October 22 & 23, 2005 at Clear Lake Park.
For information, please contact TDBA Executive Director Dr. Caroline Long at 832-687-7208; or visit the TDBA website at www.texasdragonboat.com.
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The Texas Dragon Boat Association is a 501(c)(3) Texas non-profit corporation. Our mission is "to promote the tradition and art of dragon boating, increase awareness of Asian and Asian-American culture, and enhance cross-cultural understanding."
© 2008 Texas Dragon Boat Association
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