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AGENDA OF THE EVENT
Saturday 8 June 2024
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Race for Amateur teams
The Lowry Plaza
Huron Basin,
MediaCityUK,
Salford,
Manchester M50 3AZ
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Time
09:00 - 10.00
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:00
12.30 - 17:00
12:40 - 18:15
18:30
Activities
Dragon Boat Team Registration
(Handout of team flag, uniforms,
and racing schedule)
Crew Managers Meeting and Safety Briefing
Arrival of VIP guests
(Registration and Badge)
Opening Ceremony:
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Dragon dance and lion dance
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Guest Speeches
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Paddle Awarding
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Group photo
Start for Cultural Performances
(Continuing until 18:15)
** The first 8 teams are guided to prepare for loading
Dragon Boat Race -
Two rounds for each team
Semi-final -
The third round for top 12 teams
Grand Final -
Top 6 teams
Dragon Boat Teams Re-group (Without teams in Grand Final)
Award Ceremony / Trophy and Medals Presentation
Location
The Lowry Plaza (TLP)
Control centre stall
(The Front Bank of Huron Basin –Next to the Alchemist)
TLP
Main stage, TLP
Main stage, TLP
Huron Basin
Main stage, TLP
Sunday 9 June 2024
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Race for Professional club teams (500m and 200m)
The Lowry Plaza
Huron Basin,
MediaCityUK,
Salford,
Manchester M50 3AZ
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Time
08:00 - 16.30
10:00 - 16:30
17:00
Activities
Dragon boat racing for professional groups (Continuing until 16:30)
Mixed performances and culture event
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Dragon and lion dancing
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Singing
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Dancing
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Music playing
2024 Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Closing Ceremony
Location
Huron Basin
Main stage, TLP
Main stage, TLP
UK CHINESE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
PRESENTING PARTNER
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