The Hong Kong Information Center is hosting the 10th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
at the Lake Lanier Olympic Center at Clarks Bridge Park on Saturday. The Dragon
Boat Festival will be followed by the 2nd Annual Lanier Cup-Knock Out Regatta.
There's something planned for everyone, according to organizers, from the giant
Dragon Jumping station and kites, temporary Dragon Tatoos, balloons and frisbees
for the kids, food from The Boiler Room and lots of racing to watch. It's not
too late to sign up. There is no admission fee for spectators. The deadline to
sign up is Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.A beginner's class will be held on Friday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to teach teams the basics of Dragon Boating. Complete Dragon Boat teams have 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersman. The cost is $600 per team. All equipment (boats, paddles, life jackets) is provided. Call Gene Hanratty 404-788-8818 or Connie Hagler 770-287-7888 extension 221 if you would like to sign up.
The Hong Kong Information Center is providing trophies for the winners in 7 categories: Recreation, Collegiate, Breast Cancer Survivors, Open, Law, International and Banking. Racing will start at 9:00 a.m. and will be finished by 3:00 p.m.