Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Dragon Boat Races (video)

I found one of Sam's videos from last year and some of mine from 2004. 

So, below you can see and hear what Dragon Boat Races are like--at least here in Kaohsiung, Taiwan! :) 

Here is Sam's video:

Video from the beginning of a race:

Video from the end of another race:

If you want to pretend you are actually here watching, you will need to go find a steam room or some place where you can feel extra sticky from all the humidity. :)

Jun 20, 2007 3:48:32 PM | culture, family, life in taiwan, video

3 Comments

Leslie

Thanks for sharing your movies. The boats are so colorful!!

Posted by: Leslie | Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 09:23 PM

Kim

Thank you Amanda for the poem! It is beautiful! I have added it to my post...I pray it encourages others as it has me.

Thank you.

Kim

Posted by: Kim | Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 10:32 PM

Kerry

Thanks for visiting my blog, Amanda! I was in China earlier this year (late March - mid April). Loved it! I love reading about westerners living in the East, so I'll be reading your blog regularly. Another one I enjoy is "One Child Policy Homeschool".

Posted by: Kerry | Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 11:27 PM

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