TELUS Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival

ANCHOR: Dragons, boats and athletes came together on Toronto waters, creating a one-of-a-kind cultural festival. Let's take a look at the TELUS International Dragon Boat Race Festival that was in Toronto during the weekend. Our Canadian correspondent has the story.

STORY:
It's a little rainy out here at Toronto's Centre Island, but people are still here at the TELUS Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival. Five thousand paddlers, 180 teams, and over 100 races will happen right here in the next two days. Athletes from all over the world are going to be arriving to race, so the competition is on.

Aside from the main featured races, the Dragon Boat Race Festival also offers attractions on land. A Multicultural Village will treat the eyes to displays of arts and crafts demonstrations, booths, and games for all ages.

Multi-cultural performances liven the festival with traditional dances, and live music from a variety of ethnic communities.

And of course, what's celebration without food? The International Food Pavillion features authentic food from more than 10 restaurants providing treats from Chinese, Filipino, Thai, Korean and Japanese cuisine.

As a significant cultural event, Toronto's Dragon Boat Festival is a proud display of Canada's cultural mosaic that promotes team building, entertainment, and refined taste.

Cindy Zhang, NTDTV, Toronto.

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[chewkaka]

We leave our dragonboats to the 8 year olds. These adults are too pumped up on nothing.