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The first public holiday established
After 1949, the Communist government thought the holiday too bourgeois to warrant a day off. -
The first internation hong kong dragon-boat race
n 1976 the first Hong Kong International Races took place, an event recognised today, by dragon boaters world wide, as the start of the 'Modern Era' of Sport Dragon Boat Racing -
Facility Marketing Group was founded
Facility Marketing Group Inc. has taken a leadership role in North America in producing and consulting to Dragon Boat Festivals for the last twenty years Facility Marketing Group Inc. is a family business employing 10 event professionals. It is owned by Scott Walker. Scott Walker has over thirty years management experience in the event, entertainment, and facility management industry. -
The First Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival held it’s first inaugural festival in 1994 as a small half day event that is now a multiday celebration of the arts, sports, culture and heritage. -
The 25th International Race
This is the 25th international race -
The 30th Internationnl Race
This is the 30th international race.
