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Dragon boat racing, more than a festival

Hasnoor Hussain6 years ago24th Jun 2018Pictures
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The Argo Naga Dragon Boat team show their paddling prowess during the team's open day in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
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Dragon boat racing is usually associated with the Dragon boat festival or Bak Chang festival.

However, this sport is extremely competitive. Rowers train for six months or more to compete in international and local regattas.

KL based dragon boat team, Argo Naga recently had an open day to encourage more people to participate in this sport.

Participants who came for the open day took part in a water confidence test and were also given a crash course in the basics of dragon boat racing.

Dragon boat racing might not be as popular as conventional sporting events such as football or badminton, but it has more than 50 million rowers worldwide. - June 24, 2018.

The Argo Naga Dragon Boat team show their paddling prowess during the team's open day in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
The Argo Naga Dragon Boat team show their paddling prowess during the team's open day in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Argo Naga dragon boat members prepare their boat at Marina Putrajaya garage. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Argo Naga dragon boat members prepare their boat at Marina Putrajaya garage. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Paddlers hold a replica of a dragon's head during the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day at the Putrajaya lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Paddlers hold a replica of a dragon's head during the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day at the Putrajaya lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Getting into the spirit of things ... Argo Naga Dragon Boat members join hands and cheer during the open day at Putrajaya lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Getting into the spirit of things ... Argo Naga Dragon Boat members join hands and cheer during the open day at Putrajaya lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
This is how you do it... Argo Naga Dragon Boat members demonstrating their paddling techniques during the club's open day in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
This is how you do it... Argo Naga Dragon Boat members demonstrating their paddling techniques during the club's open day in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Participants gather for a briefing at Marina Putrajaya during the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day event. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Participants gather for a briefing at Marina Putrajaya during the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day event. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Time to warm up ... participants at the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day do simple exercises at Marina Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Time to warm up ... participants at the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day do simple exercises at Marina Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Participants take to the water to float in Putrajaya Lake during a water confidence session at the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Participants take to the water to float in Putrajaya Lake during a water confidence session at the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Members of the Argo Naga team and participants prepare their dragon boats at Putrajaya lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Members of the Argo Naga team and participants prepare their dragon boats at Putrajaya lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Participants at the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day paddling at the Putrajaya lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Participants at the Argo Naga Dragon Boat open day paddling at the Putrajaya lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Argo Naga open day participants listen to their instructor's briefing at Putrajaya Lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
Argo Naga open day participants listen to their instructor's briefing at Putrajaya Lake. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, June 24, 2018.
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