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UK CHINESE
DRAGON BOAT
FESTIVAL

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RETURNING 25TH MAY 2025

MEDIACITY AND THE QUAYS,
SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER

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EVENT OVERVIEW

UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF) is one of the most high profile events organised by the Xinhua Chinese Association (XCA). In 2024, over 20,000 people joined us to experience the excitement both on and off the water, with support from local councils, communities and organisations, and Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Manchester. The Festival has been a fast growing event including amateur team dragon boat racing, diversity of culture show and presentations, and taste of authentic food since it was first held in June 2012 at MediaCityUK, Salford.

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AMATEUR
APPLICATION

Apply here if you are entering your team for the amateur race

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POST 16 YOUTH
APPLICATION

Apply here if you are entering your team for the post 16 youth race

EVENT GALLERY

UK CHINESE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

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TITLE SPONSOR

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GOLD SPONSORS

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