APRIL 13, 2012 – Friday Night Opening Ceremonies
Open to the public with no gate fee
Master of Ceremonies – Michael A Graves, of Graves & Spivey, P.A.
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5:00 PM
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Pre Registration for Saturday races AND payment of banquet fee at
T-shirt Tent in Wooton Park
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5:30 PM
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Banquet/Buffet opens
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6:00 PM
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Introductions - “AWAKENING OF THE DRAGON” spirit for next days
racing competition by Chinese officials from embassy, City and Lake
County Officials, Sponsors
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6:20 PM
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Team spirit competition with Trophy awarded to winner
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7:00 PM
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Pink Drag(on) Queen competition
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7:45 PM
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TAIKO drummers to perform at dusk
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8:30 PM
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FIREWORKS over the lake
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APRIL 14, 2012 – Saturday Dragon Boat Races and Entertainment
A gate fee will apply:$3.00 Adults, $2.00 children older than 3
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7:30 AM
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Team Registration/Wrist band pick up
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8:15 AM
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Team Captain meeting under the big top. Please read your rules/
regulations in your team packets. HOWEVER: Rules that are
provided at the team captains meeting preside over race day so it is
important for you to attend!
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9:00 AM
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National Anthem and let the RACES BEGIN!
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9:15 AM
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Dragon Dance – Lion Dance – Martial Art Performances, by Sifu
Hung Tan Nguyen
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10:30AM
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The Dragon Legend: A complete one hour performance by Chinese
acrobats who regularly perform at Disney.
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12:00 PM
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Lucy Ho’s egg roll eating contest! The food is free and the winner
gets $100
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12:30 PM
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TAMPA TAIKO – Enjoy the energy and excitement of these high -
powered Japanese drummers.
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1:15 PM
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Cross cultural entertainment including “Zumba Dance” with Angela
Frederick and Jenenne Valentino.
Bottara “FORTUNATA” Gypsy & Tribal belly dance for women.
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1:45 PM
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TAMPA TAIKO continues!
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2:30 PM
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At approximately 2:30 PM Championship races will begin. Witness
the “power of the team” as skill and abilities are matched in the final
championship races.
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2:30PM – 5:00PM
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Chris Peck, Jesse & Wendy Ford play easy listening dance music.
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5:30PM
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Award ceremony
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