6028373 ACR 21-199, 15th Annual Washington, D.C. Dragon Boat Festival Recognition Resolution of 2016  

  • A  CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

    21-199

    IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

    May 3, 2016

     

    To recognize the Washington, D.C. Dragon Boat Festival of 2016 for its many contributions to the cultural life of the city and to honor the Chinese Women’s League of Washington, D.C. on its organization of the 15th Washington Dragon Festival.

     

                WHEREAS, the sport of dragon boat racing has its roots in ancient China, where the first dragon boat races were held more than 2500 years ago, along the banks of the Yangtze River;

     

                WHEREAS, since then, the sport has often been heralded as the fastest-growing water sport in the United States and one of the fastest-growing corporate team-building activities in the country;

     

                WHEREAS, the Washington D.C. Dragon Boat Festival celebrates its 15th year with a 2-day festival held along the Potomac River, complete with cultural exhibitions, craft demonstrations, and the dragon boat race;

               

                WHEREAS, the Washington D.C. Dragon Boat Festival kicks off May 21st with an Eye Dotting Ceremony to awaken the sleeping dragons and resuscitate the dragon boats with good spirits;

     

                WHEREAS, there are all together 50 teams, with 20-22 persons per boat and 1,000 paddlers registered to participate; and

     

                WHEREAS, the Washington D.C. Dragon Boat Festival not only fosters teamwork but also promotes cultural exchange and awareness.

     

                RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “15th Annual Washington, D.C. Dragon Boat Festival Recognition Resolution of 2016”.

     

                Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia honors, congratulates, and commends the Chinese Women’s League of Washington, D.C. on its work and sponsorship of the 15th Dragon Boat Festival and appreciates its ongoing work to promote Chinese culture through the sport of dragon boat racing.

                Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication of the District of Columbia Register.