Date of Dragon Boat Festival: September 8th, 2012
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of China's most spectacular traditions. According to legend, Qu Yuan, a well-respected counselor of the Emperor, decided to drown himself in the Miluo River rather than live under the laws of a corrupt government. Onlookers frantically pounded the water with their oars and paddles to keep
evil spirits away from his body. Today, this legend is re-enacted by Dragon Boat Festivals all around the world.
Registration is on for the sixth year of the Mountain States Dragon Boat Festival. With thousands of attendees, multiple vendors and a full day of family-friendly activities, the festival has become one of the city's most popular events.
The Mountain States Dragon Boat Festival will host up to 68 teams, each individual is asked to raise at least $100 for Mountain States Foundation as we raise funds for our Oncology Services. Directed and coached by a steersman standing in the rear of the boat, each team races a distance of 250 meters in an attempt to earn the fastest time. Every team will compete in two heats, with the fastest teams competing a third time in the championship round.
Dragon Boat Festival History
Previous Dragon Boat Festivals have benefited different areas of MSHA
2006-2008- All proceeds went to build and support Niswonger Children's Hospital
2009 - Proceeds were used to buy Kangaroo Rockers for Niswonger Children's Hospital
2010- The MSHA HeartCoach was purchased with festival proceeds
The Mountain States Dragon Boat Festival has demonstrated huge success by raising more than $300,000. This year's festival will help support MSHA's Oncology Services.
Event Contact: Patty Bolton
(423) 952-3114
boltonps@msha.com