Starting in 2011, the CDBS created the Dragon Boat Charity Race to help raise awareness & funds for a selected non-profit organization from the community of Calgary.
Each year, +100 participants from all levels of government, business and community, experience the spirit of Dragon Boating by paddling in race of 5 teams, while helping to raise awareness and funds for the Charity Race Recipient.
Main Stage Pan=Asian Performances (Global Fest) 10:00am – Dragon Dance Team – Newland Senior Service Centre 10:30am – Malaysia/Singapore/Brunei Community Starlights Dance Group 11:00am – Northwestern China Community Assoc. of Alberta
10:00am
VIP & Charity Paddler CHECK-IN and Registration @ Information Tent
Main Stage Pan – Asian Performances (Global Fest) 12:00pm – Philippines – Filipino Arts and Culture Society of Alberta 1:00pm – Azerbaijan – Azeri Calgary Stars 1:30pm – Brasil – Brazilian Community Association of Alberta 2:00pm – Northwestern China Community Assoc. of Alberta
Final Race – Albert Wong Memorial Cup Race End of Race Day.
4:00pm
Dragon Boat Race Awards Presentation – Lion and Dragon Dance Performance by World Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Martial Arts and Honan Shaolin Association – Race Cup & Metal Presentations – Closing Remarks
5:00pm
Dragon Marketplace – CLOSES
6:30pm
Festival Site Closes
Last Shuttle Bus Run from Festival Site.
Kindly be aware that the event schedule is subject to unforeseen changes. Rest assured, the provided schedule represents the official timetable of the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival, and the information on this page is the most current and accurate schedule provided by the Calgary Dragon Boat Society.
Foundation and Mission: The AHF, a non-profit organization, was established to celebrate Asian-Canadian contributions to society1. It involves over 25 community groups and 200 volunteers from southern Alberta.
Historical Significance: Inspired by the US, Teresa Woo-Paw organized Calgary’s first Asian Heritage Month event in 2001. Following its success, Canada officially declared May as Asian Heritage Month in 2002.
Community Impact: AHF aims to instill pride, continue the legacy of Asian Canadians, and influence the mainstream narrative. It’s the largest pan-Asian organization in Alberta, fostering community engagement and unity.
National Celebration: Asian Heritage Month is celebrated across Canada in May, with AHF leading initiatives in Calgary to honor the diverse contributions of Asian Canadians to the nation’s cultural fabric.
The Board of Directors are extremely proud to announce that this year’s Charity Recipient is the “Asian Heritage Foundation”.
The Asian Heritage Foundation (AHF) Calgary is a beacon of cultural celebration and community empowerment. As the largest pan-Asian organization in Alberta, AHF stands at the forefront of fostering appreciation for the rich tapestry of Asian-Canadian heritage.
With a mission rooted in instilling pride and purpose, AHF Calgary tirelessly works to continue the legacy of Asian Canadians and reshape the mainstream narrative through strategic community engagement1.
Purpose:
Instilling Pride and Purpose: AHF Calgary dedicates itself to uplifting Asian-Canadian identities, ensuring that the community’s contributions are recognized and celebrated.
Continuing the Legacy: By honoring the past, AHF Calgary builds a foundation for future generations to thrive upon, ensuring that the stories and achievements of Asian Canadians are not forgotten.
Changing the Mainstream Narrative: Through active involvement and collaboration, AHF Calgary challenges and redefines societal perceptions, advocating for a more inclusive and diverse narrative.
Goals:
Community Engagement: AHF Calgary engages over 25 Asian-Canadian community groups and 200 volunteers, promoting unity and cooperation to celebrate and acknowledge the vital roles played by Asian Canadians.
Cultural Celebration: During Asian Heritage Month, AHF Calgary orchestrates a series of events that not only honor the past but also inspire the present and future of the Asian-Canadian community.
As a potential charity recipient of the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival, AHF Calgary envisions a partnership that embodies the spirit of diversity and unity.
This collaboration would not only amplify the message of inclusivity but also support AHF’s ongoing initiatives to empower the Asian-Canadian community.
Together, we can paddle towards a future where every cultural stroke is valued and every race towards equality is won.
WELCOME ON BOARD!!!
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to reflect on and recognize the many contributions that people of Asian origin have made and continue to make to Canada.
Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated since the 1990s. In December 2001, the Senate adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to announce May as Asian Heritage Month.
Mark your calendars for our Asian Heritage Month festivities this May – a celebration of diversity, unity, and culture!