原來除了華人以外，好多不同族裔人士都熱愛划龍舟這項運動，而長灘龍舟節已經成為一年一度南加州的運動盛事。雖然舉行日期不在傳統的端午節，但是熱鬧刺激的比賽氣氛在暑假更是激烈，會場還有不同的展商和美食攤位，舞台上更有魔術、中國雜技、少林功夫、日本太鼓、舞蹈等精彩演出，實在很適合帶一家大小一去觀賞。

The Dragon Boat Festival is a great place to experience the liveliness of Chinese Culture. Though it does not take place on the actual day of the festival marked on the Chinese calendar, the Long Beach Festival celebrates the tradition with many booths for families to eat and play in and the opportunity to watch Dragon Boats race across the beach.

日期：7月30～7月31日

地點：Long Beach Marine Stadium, 5225 East Paoli Way, Long Beach CA 90803

網站：http://www.lbdragonboat.com/

Schedule
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7/30 Saturday

M.C.: Sha Sha, Pedro Chan, Timothy Le, & Vy Nguyen
11:30am-12:15am Ohana Polynesian Dancers
12:15am-12:40pm Taiko Center of Los Angeles
12:40pm-1:10pm Salsa Dance
1:30pm-1:55pm Damo Academy Martial Arts
1:55pm-2:20pm Magic
2:20pm-4:45pm Hip Hop

7/31 Sunday

MC: Sha Sha/Pedro Chan
10:30am-11:00am
Damo Academy Martial Arts
11 am – 12:30 pm

1. Magic by  魔 術
2. Balancing Act  頂 技
3. International Ballroom Dancing  舞術表演
4. Kicking the Bowls & Interaction  踢 碗 & 轉 碟
5. Chinese Yo Yo  空 竹
6. Chinese Flute  吹笛
7. Emily – the Contortionist
8. Shaolin Martial Arts  少林武術

1:00pm – 3:00 pm

1. Magic I by David Chen 魔 術
2. Variety Acts  什技
3. Shaolin Martial Arts II 少林武僧
4. 2-U-Neek Sing & Dance  唱舞
5. Ice Cream Eating Contest, eat and win $50 食雪糕比賽
6. Magic II  魔 術
7. Belly Dance with a Sword
8. Lion Dance  舞獅