I cannot believe that the Dragon Boat Festival came and went so quickly! I didn’t get a chance to take a lot of photos or video this year. I was running between two stages, the indigenous pavilion, the Kid’s zone and all the while rushing to make sure that my performers were on stage in a timely manner. I had a glorious time! Put on almost 100,000 steps over three days!
Even the local fauna took in the event! This troupe was fearless! Ignoring every sign and just plowed through the crowds.
Every year, there is a ceremony to celebrate breast cancer survivors and this who lost their battle. Every year, the song, Meet you at the Light by Desiree Dawson is played and every year, you can find me crying. It is such an emotional song and so poignant. The quality of the video is not great as I was recording it off a giant video monitor. But, still truly moving.
This was my home for three amazing days! The weather was glorious and the crowds had so much fun! This is what a great festival is all about!
I can’t wait for next year! In the meantime, however, I have been hired as the Stage Manager for the Steveston Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, August 19. Hope to see everyone down there!
It looks like it will be a fun filled day again with great music and exciting races.
Al Zylstra 