DRAGON boats will crowd the Tamar River for the inaugural Tasmanian Dragon Boat Festival later this month.
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The North Esk Dragon Boat Club will host the festival on Saturday, March 22, which will feature clubs from across the state - competing in club and corporate races.
Festival organiser Kelly Broomhall said the Taiko drummers, a Chinese lion dance and Bhutanese dancers would provide pre-race entertainment.
``Entry is free for the public on the Seaport boardwalk,'' she said.
``Dragon boat racing combines tradition with modern teamwork, enthusiasm and strategy.''
She said accredited sweeps would steer corporate boats and each boat would consist of 10-plus paddlers and a drummer so they can keep time.
``It will be a fun day and we definitely also see it as a chance to show off our sport and recruit more paddlers to our club,'' she said.
FACT FILE
WHAT: Tasmanian Dragon Boat Festival.
WHEN: Saturday, March 22, from 3pm to 6pm.
WHERE: Seaport Boardwalk.
ENTRY: Free.