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Posted on: Saturday, June 27, 2009

Dragon Boat Festival gets moving

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Paddlers with the U.S. China Peoples Friendship Association and the Chinese Students and Scholars Association cheer after competing in Heat 19 of the Dragon Boat Festival today in Honolulu. The event, which continues tomorrow, is accompanied by crafts, community booths and musical entertainment.

REBECCA BREYER | The Honolulu Advertiser

Exultation was the order of the day.

REBECCA BREYER | The Honolulu Advertiser

Competitive spirits ran high today for the Dragon Boat Festival at Ala Moana Beach Park.
“It was such fun,” said Irobela Wreagh of Kailua, with the Opala Express team.

“I was the drummer, so I got to sit up front and see the whole team paddling and watch their energy and work with them. It was really great.”
Teams consist of a crew of 16 paddlers, a drummer, flag catcher and steersman.
The festival continues tomorrow.
But the fun isn’t over for today. A screening of the movie “Kung Fu Panda” will begin at 7:15 p.m. in the park.

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