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Kasumigaura City Tourist Association
- 質問
- What exactly are the Dragon Boats? Can I ride in one?
- 回答
The Dragon Boats originated in China and, as the name implies, are long and narrow in shape and modeled after the form of a dragon. They were originally brought to Japan around 350 years ago by the Chinese Fukkenshyo, landing in Nagasaki and then gradually spreading throughout various regions of Japan. Dragon Boat events are still big in Hong Kong, but also in other various locations around Japan as well. Details on the international standard of boats used at the races held in Kasumigaura City as well as at the Yokohama Port Festival are outlined below.
Boat length 11.66 meters Boat width 1.06 meters Number of riders up to 20 ※For the Kasumigaura Race: up to 18 rowers (from 14-18)
Accompanied by - 1 taiko drummer (keeping time)
Steersman - 1 coxswain (steering the boat with the rudder)
※この規格の艇は、香港等で行われている国際大会で使用されているものですが，その他にも各地で様々なサイズの艇が使用され、それぞれレースが開催されています。
While the regulation boats outlined above are employed in Hong Kong and other international races, events held which incorporate different types of races and boat sizes also take place in various locations.- Dragon Boat Classes
Directed at: elementary school children (primarily city sports youth groups; free of charge)
Scheduled yearly on a Saturday in mid-June - Borrowing Dragon Boats
Directed at: elementary school children (primarily city sports youth groups; free of charge)
Scheduled yearly on a Saturday in mid-June - Kasumigaura Dragon Boat Races
Directed at: general public (fee required)
Scheduled yearly on a Sunday in early July - Ayumi Festival Dragon Boat Races
Directed at: general public and elementary school children
Held yearly on August 16th as part of the Ayumi Festival
- Dragon Boat Classes
- 2012年12月25日
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