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22 June: Traditional Chinese boat racing at the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival

Immerse yourself in Chinese history, culture, food – and get an adrenaline rush while you’re at it – at our next Connect Club event, taking place at the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival. 

Immerse yourself in Chinese history, culture, food – and get an adrenaline rush while you’re at it – at our next Connect Club event, taking place at the Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival. 

Dragon boat racing is a Chinese watercraft tradition stretching back over 2000 years. The Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival, now in its seventh consecutive year, combines sport, culture and history to share those traditions with an international audience.

This year, two days of racing events will once again take place at Copenhagen’s beautiful Sydhavn (South Harbour) – with a larger-than-ever turnout expected.

Photo: Copenhagen Dragon Boat Festival

The festival will be spread across both shores of the harbor, with a variety of food, art, cultural events and exhibitions.

Head down to the festivities with Connect Club and meet likeminded people for a day or two of open-minded socialising, cultural discovery, and street food.

Read more about the Dragon Boat Festival here.

Event details:

  • Date: 22 and 23 June, from 11.00 AM
  • Location: Frederikskaj 12, 2450 København SV
  • Free, rsvp required.

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