Saturday, August 7th + Sunday, August 8th, 2009. Rain or shine.
Meadow Lake
in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Queens, NY
Cost: Free
For all ages
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York is an annual sporting and multicultural event held in August on Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York to celebrate the fifth moon (or the fifth month) of the lunar calendar. In addition to providing audiences with traditional Chinese foods and performances, the festival hosts over 120 dragon boat teams from across North America, making it one of the largest dragon boat festivals in the United States. Depending on the competitive division, teams compete for cash prizes, trophies and other prizes.
The Festival began in 1990 when the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York City promoted and organized the inaugural Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, which was held on the Hudson River in Battery Park City. The Festival is now an independent non-profit company organized under the laws of the State of New York and receives its funding through sponsorships by various companies. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office continues to be a substantial supporter of the festival.
In addition to the change in corporate structure, the Festival's fleet of dragon boats has grown from 4 teak wood dragon boats to over 30 dragon boats. Many of the boats are made of fiberglass. All the boats are approved by the International Dragon Boat Federation for international dragon boat racing.
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York features events for the entire family including the NY Championship Race on Saturday and the US Dragon Boat Open Championship Race on Sunday, an opening parade, and youth, women's, sponsors, media, and charity races. Moreover, an impressive arts and entertainment program will showcase some of the best multicultural artists in New York, including the Shaolin Temple Warrior Monks demonstrating Kung Fu, the Drum Spirit of China, and as well as other performers who will perform traditional music and dance from China, Mexico and Peru. Booths located around the main stage area will host folk art and craft demonstrations. And, of course, a food court will serve a culturally diverse menu. Please refer to our Events Schedule page for more information.
EVENT SCHEDULE (LATEST UPDATES) On the big stage, a multicultural program with professional musicians, dancers and singers will be entertaining all starting at 10am both days.
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York is an annual sporting and multicultural event held in August on Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York to celebrate the fifth moon (or the fifth month) of the lunar calendar. In addition to providing audiences with traditional Chinese foods and performances, the festival hosts over 120 dragon boat teams from across North America, making it one of the largest dragon boat festivals in the United States. Depending on the competitive division, teams compete for cash prizes, trophies and other prizes.
The Festival began in 1990 when the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York City promoted and organized the inaugural Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, which was held on the Hudson River in Battery Park City. The Festival is now an independent non-profit company organized under the laws of the State of New York and receives its funding through sponsorships by various companies. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office continues to be a substantial supporter of the festival.
In addition to the change in corporate structure, the Festival's fleet of dragon boats has grown from 4 teak wood dragon boats to over 30 dragon boats. Many of the boats are made of fiberglass. All the boats are approved by the International Dragon Boat Federation for international dragon boat racing.
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York features events for the entire family including the NY Championship Race on Saturday and the US Dragon Boat Open Championship Race on Sunday, an opening parade, and youth, women's, sponsors, media, and charity races. Moreover, an impressive arts and entertainment program will showcase some of the best multicultural artists in New York, including the Shaolin Temple Warrior Monks demonstrating Kung Fu, the Drum Spirit of China, and as well as other performers who will perform traditional music and dance from China, Mexico and Peru. Booths located around the main stage area will host folk art and craft demonstrations. And, of course, a food court will serve a culturally diverse menu. Please refer to our Events Schedule page for more information.
EVENT SCHEDULE (LATEST UPDATES) On the big stage, a multicultural program with professional musicians, dancers and singers will be entertaining all starting at 10am both days.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
10:30am | Chinese Music Ensemble of New York
A small ensemble of the larger orchestra performs in repertory, dating over the last 3000 years, on tradition string, wind and percussions instruments. The full Ensemble of some fifty musicians is the only full Chinese orchestra in the United States and the Americas. They play every type of Chinese music on ancient and modern instruments.
11:30am–12:30pm | Opening Ceremonies
A small ensemble of the larger orchestra performs in repertory, dating over the last 3000 years, on tradition string, wind and percussions instruments. The full Ensemble of some fifty musicians is the only full Chinese orchestra in the United States and the Americas. They play every type of Chinese music on ancient and modern instruments.
11:30am–12:30pm | Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies with Dragon Dancing Team, Percussions and team parade welcome all and, together with invited dignitaries, officially kicks-of the 20th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York.
12:30pm | Jack Hsu's' Hsu-Nami Band
12:30pm | Jack Hsu's' Hsu-Nami Band
International renowned progressive rock band The HSU-NAMI band integrates an amplified "erhu" a two-string spike fiddle used in Chinese classical and folk music, into an instrumental progressive rock sound. Part of the new-fusion rock movement, The HSU-NAMI band redefines the 1960's and 1970's fusion rock sound. His music was featured in the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing.
1:30pm | Malini Srinivasan and Her Dancers Colorful South Indian Dances developed in the courts and temples over the past 2000 are now blended on the modern stage. www.malinisrinivasan.com
1:30pm | Malini Srinivasan and Her Dancers Colorful South Indian Dances developed in the courts and temples over the past 2000 are now blended on the modern stage. www.malinisrinivasan.com
2:30pm | Shaolin Kung Fu
Warrior monks from the Shaolin Temple perform martial arts. In the history of the Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 AD, generation after generation of monk generals and solders protected the temples and villagers from wars and riots of society.
3:30pm | Napua Davoy's "Brave Cool World"
Napua Davoy's " Brave Cool World" mixes popular, classical and jazz idioms seamlessly upon Latino grooves. Napua's vocals, backed by her versatile musicians bring depth and freshness to the music. www.napuadavoy.com
Sunday, August 8, 2010
10:00am | Carnegie Hall's ACJW Ensemble
Talented young professionals of The Academy (a program of Carnegie Hall, The Julliard School an the Weill Music Institute) show their versatility across all musical genres.
Talented young professionals of The Academy (a program of Carnegie Hall, The Julliard School an the Weill Music Institute) show their versatility across all musical genres.
11:00am | Morgan James and the Resistance
Morgan James, currently in the Broadway hit "The Addams Family", is a versatile vocalist, easily maneuvering between opera, musical theatre, rock, and blues. She is hard at work on her duo project and album with collaborator Damien Bassman, as well as a solo album with Frank Wildhorn (Sony). www.morganjames.org
12:00pm | Colorful Folk Dances
The Chinese Dance Company performing colorful folk dances.www.chinesedance.org
1:00pm | Dana Leong and His Music
Composer/musician Dana fuses hip-hop, jazz and electronics to create a signature boundless sound. Often referred to as a"hi-def Yo Yo Ma Dana has revolutionized the cello with his cutting edge amplification, lyrical melodies and a collage of jazz textures and improvisations. www.danaleong.com
2:00pm | Shaolin Kung Fu
Warrior monks from the Shaolin Temple perform martial arts. In the history of the Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 AD, generation after generation of monk generals and solders protected the temples and villagers from wars and riots of society.
3:00pm | American Bolero Dance Co
The American Bolero Dance Company performs a variety of colorful Spanish dance styles including flamenco, zarzuela, classical and bolero. In the words of Jennifer Dunning, dance critic for The New York Times, this company "knows how to dance and sing up a storm." www.ambolero.com
Arts& Crafts Tent
In the large Arts & Crafts tent, some 20 artists will be demonstrating traditional Chinese crafts, including calligraphy, rice doll making, bead stringing, kite making, jeweled ornaments, ribbon flowers, paper cutting and much more. Children will be able to try their hand at making their own crafts.
The Balloon Man
The Balloon Man (twister) and face painter returns to the delight of all.
http://www.hkdbf-ny.org/index.php
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