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Annual Dragon Boat Festival

Lake Olmstead MapThis morning (May 7th), Augusta celebrates the annual Dragon Boat Festival and the Augusta University Confucius Institute is sponsoring a boat and a booth at the event.

If your time allows, come enjoy the beautiful day, participate in Chinese cultural activities (tai-chi, dance, calligraphy, paper cutting, etc.), try authentic Chinese food, see our dragon boat race, etc.

We’ll be there from 10:30 am on and our boat races at 11:30 am. Did I mention that I was promoted to boat captain? ^__^

  • Venue: Lake Olmsted, 2200 Broad Street Augusta (see map)
  • Confucius Institute booth: V7 (see booth layout)
  • Admission: Free; bring family and friends with you (see event flyer). You may wish to bring some money for food/goods vendors.
  • Parking: free (but allow time; it will be very crowded)
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