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Dragon boat racing
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• The classic ‘Chinese Dragon’ has• head of an ox• a deer's antlers• the mane of a horse• the body and scales of a snake • the claws of an eagle • the tail of a fish. • With its strength and power the
Dragon rides the clouds in the sky and commands the wind, mist and rain.
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• The Dragon Boat has an ornately carved dragon's head at the Bow, a tail in the Stern and the Hull is painted with the Dragon's scales. The paddles symbolically represent the eagle’s claws.
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• In ancient China the Dragon Boat was used for religious purposes as a way of appeasing the rain gods.
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But, you’ll be on the water, and you may get wet! So don’t forget to bring spare clothes: but definitely pants, socks and shoes!
And do remember …A packed lunch (perhaps an extra snack too)A drink A sun hat and sun cream
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So, let’s enjoy a great day … celebrate competition, fun
and working together! Go … Leopards, Lions, Pumas
and Tigers!
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