february, 2024
25feb11:00 amWA Dragon Boat Festival

Event Details
Sunday 25 February 2024 The Western Australian Dragon Boat Festival returns to Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour for 2024! A cultural explosion that will celebrate the Year Of The Dragon, Chinese New
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Event Details
Sunday 25 February 2024
The Western Australian Dragon Boat Festival returns to Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour for 2024! A cultural explosion that will celebrate the Year Of The Dragon, Chinese New Year and our Western Australian community. A time to come together to celebrate, share and value cultural diversity.
In the majestic setting of Western Australia’s iconic Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, the Western Australian Dragon Boat Festival will be a spectacular celebration of world class dragon boat athletes led by Dragon Boating WA in an atmosphere of pageantry and colour, high octane energy and centuries old Chinese culture and tradition.
For the first time since the inception of the festival, the race course will be set at 200 metres in keeping with international race standards.
In 2024 athletes will be competing for prize money in three categories; Open, Women, and Mixed Teams. Expect fast and furious racing along the waters of the harbour in an amazing display of dragon boating at its finest!
Yaolin seventh generation Kung Fu Master Sifu Ken Wu will present outstanding performances of Dragon and Lion Dancing as well as ancient drumming that will signal the excitement of dragon boat racing, mesmerising and dazzling the spectators with their artistry.
Throughout the day experience the colourful celebrations of the Chinese New Year at Mews Park and Bathers Beach with stunning lion dances and firecrackers that will enthral festival attendees.
The beating of the boat drums, the clash of gongs, and the cheers of the spectators will ensure an unforgettable experience!
Attendees can enjoy the match races from the award winning Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour boardwalks, jetties and the harbour’s world class hospitality venues.
The Western Australian Dragon Boat Festival is proudly presented by Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour Traders Group and Nella Fitzgerald Events in association with Dragon Boating WA Inc.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am