Podcasts about dragon boats

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More than 50 regional teams will race 250-meter sprints on Lake River at the free Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Festival in Ridgefield on August 1, 2026. The event supports the Catch-22 Ospreys, Southwest Washington's only all-survivor dragon boat team, who are preparing to compete in France with 4,500 survivors from more than 35 countries. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/paddle-for-life-roars-into-ridgefield-dragon-boat-racing-powers-local-breast-cancer-survivors-aug-1/ #PaddleForLife #DragonBoat #Ridgefield #BreastCancerSurvivors #CatchOspreys #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #CommunityWellness

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Alright chums. This one was recorded on the 7th day of July in the year 2026 - this one's got chat about the dentist and dragon boats. Recorded in Taichung Park.Big shout out to the lad who was in charge of the suction machine and the Tokyo Drift™ guy who's car looked like a shoe.Thank you to my Patreon supporters for helping to keep this thing afloat =]:::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show:  https://www.paypal.me/tidbitspodwww.patreon.com/tidbitspod  - Project break-even. To get in touch, send a message to tidbitspod@protonmail.comFollow on Instagram: @tidbitspoPlaylists on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/user/tidball1?si=8669c230acc546e8 Don't forget to rate, review, share and subscribe.See ya later.:::::::::::::::::::::::

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Beyond the Dragon Boats: A Journey of Courage and Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-16-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京首都国际机场的夏天，一个忙碌的早晨。En: A summer morning at Beijing Capital International Airport, bustling and busy.Zh: 在高高的天棚下，空气中飘着粽子的香味，正在庆祝端午节。En: Beneath the high ceiling, the air carries the scent of zongzi, as everyone is celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival.Zh: 这里人来人往，大家都有自己的目的地。En: People come and go, each with their own destination.Zh: 有的人匆匆忙忙，有的人轻装简行。En: Some are rushing, others travel lightly.Zh: 五月是个特殊的日子，她要离开家人，去国外读书。En: For May, it is a special day; she is leaving her family to study abroad.Zh: “姐，你真的要走吗？”玲抬头看着她的姐姐，眼中是难以掩饰的失落。En: "Sis, are you really leaving?" Ling looks up at her sister, unable to hide the sadness in her eyes.Zh: “是的，我要去一个新的地方学习。”五月微微一笑，试图安慰妹妹，也安慰自己。En: "Yes, I'm going to a new place to study." May smiles gently, trying to comfort her sister and herself.Zh: 离别总是难过的，尤其是在端午节。端午节时，大家应该围坐在一起，吃粽子，看赛龙舟。En: Parting is always hard, especially during the Dragon Boat Festival, a time when everyone should gather to eat zongzi and watch the dragon boat races.Zh: 但五月决定，这一次她要抓住这个机会，去看看外面的世界。En: But May has decided to take this opportunity to see the world beyond.Zh: “孩子，到了那边后，要记得每天吃饭，好好学习。”陈握着女儿的手，声音有些沙哑。En: "Child, remember to eat every day and study well once you're there," Chen says, clutching his daughter's hand, his voice slightly hoarse.Zh: 作为父亲，他为自己的女儿自豪，却也担心远方的未知。En: As a father, he is proud of his daughter yet worried about the unknown far away.Zh: 五月转过身，望着忙碌的候机大厅。心中有一万个不舍，但她知道这是一个成长的必经之路。En: Turning towards the bustling waiting hall, May feels a deep reluctance, but she knows this is a necessary step in her growth.Zh: 不远处，是一片热闹的商店与餐馆，人们忙着为即将出发的家人买些小礼物。En: Not far away, shops and restaurants buzz with activity, as people buy small gifts for family members about to depart.Zh: 而她的家人，为她精心准备了一个小型的送别仪式。En: Her family has prepared a small farewell ceremony just for her.Zh: “好啦，我们去那边坐一会儿吧。”五月提议道，轻轻拉起妹妹的小手，走向他们家的小聚会场地。En: "Alright, let's go sit over there for a while," May suggests, gently pulling her sister's small hand, leading her toward their little family gathering spot.Zh: 她知道，这次分别，可能是很长一段时间内最后的欢聚。En: She knows this farewell might be their last joyful time together for quite some time.Zh: 时间渐渐逼近登机的时刻，五月的心跳渐渐加快。En: As the time for boarding nears, May's heartbeat quickens.Zh: 她站在登机口，紧紧抱住父母和妹妹。En: Standing at the boarding gate, she hugs her parents and sister tightly.Zh: 玲趁此机会，将一个小巧的龙舟挂件塞进她的手中。En: Ling, seizing the moment, slips a small dragon boat trinket into her hand.Zh: “姐，希望这个能给你带来好运。”玲嘟囔着。En: "Sis, I hope this brings you luck," Ling murmurs.Zh: 五月低头看看那精致的挂件，感受到家人的祝福。En: May looks down at the delicate trinket, feeling her family's blessings.Zh: 她眨了眨眼睛，努力控制住涌上来的泪水。En: She blinks, trying to hold back the tears welling up.Zh: 随着广播中传来登机的通知，五月知道，是时候开始新的旅途了。En: With the boarding announcement over the speakers, May knows it's time to start her new journey.Zh: 她深吸一口气，感到肩上的责任和期望。En: She takes a deep breath, aware of the responsibilities and expectations on her shoulders.Zh: 终于，五月轻轻松开家人的手，一步步走进登机口。En: Finally, May gently releases her family's hands and steps toward the boarding gate.Zh: 她回过头，挥手告别，脸上带着微笑，就算眼中有泪。En: She turns back, waves goodbye, and smiles, even with tears in her eyes.Zh: 飞机起飞时，天空中的白云渐渐隐去北京的地平线。En: As the plane takes off, the white clouds gradually obscure the horizon of Beijing.Zh: 五月心中充满了对未来的期待。En: May's heart fills with anticipation for the future.Zh: 她知道，家人的爱会伴随她一起去远方，也会给她继续勇敢前行的力量。En: She knows her family's love will accompany her to distant places and give her the strength to continue moving forward bravely. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 忙碌的beneath: 在...下面scent: 香味destination: 目的地rushing: 匆匆忙忙parting: 离别opportunity: 机会clutching: 紧握reluctance: 不舍farewell: 送别passionate: 热闹的ceremony: 仪式gathering: 聚会quickens: 加快seizing: 趁此机会trinket: 小挂件murmurs: 嘟囔delicate: 精致的welling: 涌上来announcement: 通知anticipation: 期待obscure: 隐去strength: 力量accompany: 伴随beyond: 之外gently: 轻轻hoarse: 沙哑reluctant: 不愿enchanting: 迷人的courage: 勇敢

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Courage: Lin's Voice Shines Amidst Dragon Boats Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-13-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在龙舟节的周末，阳光透过博物馆高高的窗子洒在地板上，给人一种温暖舒适的感觉。En: On the weekend of the Dragon Boat Festival, sunlight streamed through the museum's tall windows onto the floor, creating a warm and comfortable feeling.Zh: 博物馆里人声鼎沸，学生们和游客络绎不绝地在展品间穿梭。En: Inside the museum, it was bustling with noise, as students and tourists weaved incessantly through the exhibits.Zh: 琳、梅和陈随着人群，跟随学校的期末旅行来到这里。En: Lin, Mei, and Chen joined the school's end-of-term trip, following the crowd to this place.Zh: 琳是个安静内向的女孩，喜欢艺术，却常常觉得自己被活泼的梅和陈抢了风头。En: Lin is a quiet and introverted girl who loves art but often feels overshadowed by the lively Mei and Chen.Zh: 梅和陈总是很会交流，而琳总是沉默着，常被误解为冷淡。En: Mei and Chen are always great at communicating, while Lin remains silent and is often misunderstood as aloof.Zh: 一直以来，琳想和梅、陈分享她对艺术的热爱，但她总是犹豫不决，害怕说错话。En: All along, Lin wanted to share her love of art with Mei and Chen, but she always hesitated, afraid of saying the wrong thing.Zh: 随着博物馆的人越来越多，琳感到愈发紧张，她不确定今天是否能真正克服自己的羞怯。En: As more people filled the museum, Lin grew increasingly nervous, unsure if she could truly overcome her shyness today.Zh: 当她们走到一个展厅时，琳的目光被一幅画吸引住了。En: When they arrived at a gallery, Lin's gaze was captured by a painting.Zh: 画中热闹的龙舟竞渡场景与节日气氛完美契合。En: The lively dragon boat racing scene in the painting perfectly matched the festive atmosphere.Zh: 琳心里一动，她决定这是个试着打开自己心扉的好机会。En: Moved, Lin decided it was a good opportunity to try to open her heart.Zh: 她轻声说：“你们看这幅画，多有节日的感觉。”En: She softly said, "Look at this painting, it really has a festive feel."Zh: 梅和陈停下来看了看，露出好奇的神情。En: Mei and Chen stopped to look, showing curious expressions.Zh: 她们注意到了琳的兴趣。琳继续说：“龙舟竞渡是为纪念屈原。En: They noticed Lin's interest. Lin continued, “The dragon boat racing is to commemorate Qu Yuan.Zh: 看到画里那些奋力划桨的人，我想到了屈原的坚持和希望。”En: Seeing those people rowing vigorously in the painting, I thought of Qu Yuan's persistence and hope.”Zh: 突然，琳感受到一种前所未有的勇气。En: Suddenly, Lin felt an unprecedented courage.Zh: 她的声音虽轻，却清楚而坚定，令梅和陈都专注地听着。En: Although her voice was soft, it was clear and firm, capturing the attention of Mei and Chen.Zh: 梅由衷地笑了：“琳，你讲得真好，这幅画让我把节日的历史和文化都联系起来了。”En: Mei smiled sincerely: "You spoke very well, Lin. This painting made me connect with the history and culture of the festival."Zh: 陈点点头，加上一句话：“是啊，我们都没想到。这真有趣。”En: Chen nodded and added, “Yeah, we never would have thought of that. It's really interesting.”Zh: 听到朋友的回应，琳的心轻松了许多。En: Hearing her friends' responses, Lin felt much relieved.Zh: 她发现自己的声音其实有力量，能够连接人心。En: She discovered that her voice truly had strength, capable of connecting with people's hearts.Zh: 接下来，她们讨论起更多的画作和背后的故事，分享各自对艺术的看法。En: As they continued, they discussed more paintings and the stories behind them, sharing their own views on art.Zh: 博物馆的阳光依旧洒在她们身上，仿佛连暖意也在鼓励着她。En: The museum's sunlight continued to shine on them, as if even the warmth was encouraging her.Zh: 琳感受到友情的真实，她不再惧怕展现真实的自我。En: Lin felt the authenticity of friendship, and she no longer feared showing her true self.Zh: 她知道自己的声音是有价值的，也因为这样，她在朋友中找到了更深的归属感。En: She realized her voice was valuable, and because of this, she found a deeper sense of belonging among her friends.Zh: 故事在温馨的交谈中画下了句号，伴随着龙舟节的快乐气氛，她们的友谊也更加坚固。En: The story ended with a warm conversation, and amid the joyful atmosphere of the Dragon Boat Festival, their friendship grew even stronger. Vocabulary Words:streamed: 洒bustling: 人声鼎沸incessantly: 络绎不绝introverted: 内向overshadowed: 抢了风头festive: 节日的hesitated: 犹豫不决gaze: 目光captured: 吸引住了opportunity: 机会vigorously: 奋力unprecedented: 前所未有misunderstood: 误解authenticity: 真实courage: 勇气perseverance: 坚持sincerely: 由衷地attention: 专注overcome: 克服conversation: 交谈painting: 画expression: 神情relieved: 轻松underlying: 背后connected: 连接commemorate: 纪念perspective: 看法shyness: 羞怯belonging: 归属感strength: 力量

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Discovering Tiantan: Tradition, Bonds, and Dragon Boats Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-07-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在龙舟节的早晨，天空明亮晴朗，微风轻拂。En: On the morning of the Longzhou Jie, the sky was bright and clear, with a gentle breeze blowing.Zh: 健宇、梅和莉娜站在庄严宏伟的天坛前。En: Jianyu, Mei, and Lina stood in front of the majestic Tiantan.Zh: 天坛被绿色的草地和五颜六色的龙舟包围，充满了节日的气氛。En: The Tiantan was surrounded by green lawns and colorful dragon boats, full of festive atmosphere.Zh: 健宇兴奋地说：“今天，我要为大家讲解天坛的历史和文化。”En: Jianyu excitedly said, “Today, I will explain the history and culture of the Tiantan to everyone.”Zh: 他是个热爱中国历史的年轻人，喜欢与朋友分享他的知识。En: He was a young man passionate about Chinese history and loved sharing his knowledge with friends.Zh: 梅微笑着点头，她总是随身携带地图和水瓶，以备不时之需。En: Mei nodded with a smile; she always carried a map and a water bottle with her, just in case.Zh: 莉娜，虽然来自遥远的农村，现在来到北京，既兴奋又有些不知所措。En: Lina, despite coming from a distant rural area and now being in Beijing, was both excited and a bit overwhelmed.Zh: 人群开始聚集，热闹非凡。En: The crowd began to gather, becoming lively and bustling.Zh: 健宇一边走，一边讲：“天坛是为了祭天而建的，明清两代的皇帝都在这里祈求五谷丰登。”En: As Jianyu walked, he explained, “Tiantan was built for the purpose of offering sacrifices to heaven, and emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed here for a bountiful harvest.”Zh: 莉娜试图专心听讲，但被周围的喧闹和忙乱弄得有些头晕。En: Lina tried to concentrate on the explanation but felt a bit dizzy from the surrounding noise and chaos.Zh: 她轻声对梅说道：“这里的人真多，我有点跟不上。”En: She whispered to Mei, “There are so many people here, I'm having a hard time keeping up.”Zh: 梅感受到莉娜的困惑，试着安慰她：“没关系，我们可以一起慢慢逛。”En: Sensing Lina's confusion, Mei tried to reassure her, “It's okay, we can explore slowly together.”Zh: 然后她对健宇说：“或许我们可以先享受一下龙舟比赛的乐趣。”En: She then said to Jianyu, “Perhaps we can first enjoy the fun of the dragon boat races.”Zh: 健宇停了下来，看到莉娜的困扰，En: Jianyu paused, noticing Lina's distress.Zh: 他意识到自己太专注于历史的讲解，忽略了莉娜想参与节日活动的兴趣。En: He realized he had been too focused on the historical explanation and had overlooked Lina's interest in participating in the festival activities.Zh: “你说得对，”他说，“我们应该抓住这个机会，一起体验。”En: “You're right,” he said, “We should seize this opportunity and experience it together.”Zh: 一行人来到了水边，兴致勃勃地参与了一场龙舟比赛。En: The group made their way to the water's edge, enthusiastically taking part in a dragon boat race.Zh: 鼓声震天，水花四溅，健宇、梅和莉娜齐心协力，用力划桨。En: With the drums pounding and water splashing everywhere, Jianyu, Mei, and Lina paddled with all their might.Zh: 莉娜的脸上终于露出了灿烂的笑容。En: Finally, a bright smile appeared on Lina's face.Zh: 比赛结束后，三人笑着坐在草地上，分享着用香叶包成的粽子。En: After the race, the three sat on the grass, laughing and sharing zongzi wrapped in fragrant leaves.Zh: 健宇意识到，有时候体验比知识更重要，而文化不仅在书本中，也在每个人的生活经历中。En: Jianyu realized that sometimes, experiences are more important than knowledge, and culture exists not only in books but also in everyone's life experiences.Zh: 莉娜感激地说：“这真是一个难忘的经历，谢谢你们。”En: Lina gratefully said, “This has been an unforgettable experience, thank you both.”Zh: 梅满足地看着朋友们，心中感到温暖。En: Mei looked at her friends with satisfaction, feeling a warmth in her heart.Zh: 她成功地连接了大家，帮助每个人发现乐趣所在。En: She had successfully connected everyone, helping each person find joy in the festival.Zh: 在这个充满传统与欢乐结合的节日里，他们找到了属于各自的快乐。En: In this holiday filled with a blend of tradition and joy, they found their own happiness. Vocabulary Words:majestic: 庄严宏伟的lawn: 草地festive: 节日的history: 历史passionate: 热爱map: 地图rural: 农村overwhelmed: 不知所措bountiful: 丰登chaos: 忙乱reassure: 安慰seize: 抓住opportunity: 机会enthusiastically: 兴致勃勃地drum: 鼓splashing: 水花四溅paddle: 划桨fragrant: 香叶experience: 经历realize: 意识到knowledge: 知识gratefully: 感激地unforgettable: 难忘的satisfaction: 满足warmth: 温暖connect: 连接tradition: 传统joy: 欢乐blending: 结合happiness: 快乐

In 1996, the Rotary Club of Stratford in Ontario took a more than 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition and turned it into a fundraising event that has raised well over $1 million for the club and its projects. Last year, Craig Thompson directed a documentary called The Ripple Effect that highlights the community impact of the Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival. Chicago journalist Jerome McDonnell sits down with Craig and club president Dan Kane to discuss the festival and its history.Contact action@ballinran.com to screen The Ripple Effect at your club!

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Direction: A Journey Through Tea and Dragon Boats Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-04-30-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 白云山上的茶亭静静地坐落在山顶，整座山茶香四溢，俯瞰着下面热闹的龙舟节。En: The Baiyun Mountain tea pavilion sat quietly atop the peak, with the fragrance of tea wafting throughout the entire mountain, overlooking the bustling Dragon Boat Festival below.Zh: 在这一年中，广州的春天最美，空气清新，阳光明媚。En: During this time of year, spring in Guangzhou was at its most beautiful, with fresh air and bright sunshine.Zh: 明浩站在茶亭边，看着河上的龙舟比赛，心里有些犹豫。En: Minghao stood by the tea pavilion, watching the dragon boat races on the river, feeling somewhat hesitant.Zh: 明浩是个喜欢喝茶的人，En: Minghao was someone who enjoyed drinking tea.Zh: 他来这里是为了寻找心灵的平静和人生的方向。En: He came here looking for peace of mind and a direction in life.Zh: 他刚刚辞去了工作，不知道未来要走向哪里。En: He had just quit his job and did not know where his future would lead.Zh: 茶亭的宁静让他感到放松，但节日的热闹让他有些分心。En: The tranquility of the tea pavilion made him feel relaxed, but the festival's excitement slightly distracted him.Zh: 此时，一个熟悉的声音传来，“明浩！”En: At that moment, a familiar voice called out, "Minghao!"Zh: 他抬头，看到的是他的老朋友，艺晨。En: He looked up and saw his old friend, Yichen.Zh: 艺晨刚从国外留学回来。En: Yichen had just returned from studying abroad.Zh: 他看起来有些不适应，显然在寻找什么。En: He looked somewhat out of place, obviously searching for something.Zh: 两人多年未见，激动地互相询问着最近的生活。En: The two hadn't seen each other for years and excitedly asked about each other's recent lives.Zh: “想去看看龙舟比赛吗？”En: "Would you like to go watch the dragon boat races?"Zh: 这时，一位热情的姑娘走了过来，是负责带领游客了解节日文化的导游丽娟。En: At this time, a cheerful young woman came over, Lijuan, the tour guide responsible for helping tourists understand the festival culture.Zh: 她的声音明亮，充满活力，让人忍不住想要去了解更多。En: Her voice was bright and full of energy, making one unable to resist wanting to learn more.Zh: 虽然本想在茶亭独处，但明浩还是被他们拉去了比赛。En: Though he originally intended to stay alone at the tea pavilion, Minghao was nevertheless drawn to the race by them.Zh: 江边，锣鼓声声，观众激情欢呼。En: By the riverside, the sound of drums echoed, the audience cheered with passion.Zh: 两边的船桨急剧划动，溅起的水花在阳光下闪烁。En: The oars on either side of the boats moved vigorously, water splashes sparkling in the sunlight.Zh: 明浩的心情被这种氛围感染，不再那么沉重。En: Minghao's mood was affected by this atmosphere, no longer as heavy.Zh: 在观看比赛的过程中，明浩感受到了朋友间的支持和文化的熏陶。En: While watching the race, Minghao felt the support of friendship and the influence of culture.Zh: 这让他开始思考，生活或许不该只是独自面对。En: This made him start thinking that perhaps life shouldn't just be faced alone.Zh: 我们需要文化，需要朋友，还有这种人与人之间的温暖。En: We need culture, we need friends, and the warmth between people.Zh: 当龙舟冲过终点线时，明浩的脑海中闪过一丝清晰的认识。En: As the dragon boats crossed the finish line, a clear realization flashed through Minghao's mind.Zh: 未来或许充满未知，但不应该畏惧。En: The future might be full of the unknown, but it shouldn't be feared.Zh: 他意识到，有朋友和文化作为灵感和支撑，人生会更加完整。En: He realized that with friends and culture as inspiration and support, life would be more complete.Zh: 在热闹的节日中，明浩找到了一种新的归属感。En: In the bustling festival, Minghao found a new sense of belonging.Zh: 他决定不再把自己封闭起来，而是要拥抱身边的人和文化的根。En: He decided not to close himself off anymore but to embrace the people around him and the roots of culture.Zh: 夜幕降临，明浩、艺晨和丽娟依旧在江边，看着天上的烟花。En: As night fell, Minghao, Yichen, and Lijuan remained by the river, watching the fireworks in the sky.Zh: 他们相视一笑，知道有些东西在心中永远不会变。En: They exchanged smiles, knowing that some things in their hearts would never change.Zh: 生活中有文化和友情，明浩终于找到了属于自己的方向。En: With culture and friendship in life, Minghao finally found his own direction. Vocabulary Words:pavilion: 亭wafting: 飘荡bustling: 热闹fragrance: 香味hesitant: 犹豫tranquility: 宁静distracted: 分心realization: 认识overlooking: 俯瞰nervous: 紧张inspiration: 灵感vigorously: 急剧splash: 水花atmosphere: 氛围support: 支持belonging: 归属embrace: 拥抱cheerful: 愉快out of place: 不适应sparkling: 闪烁complete: 完整familiar: 熟悉exchange: 交换drums: 锣鼓influence: 影响direction: 方向finish line: 终点线roots: 根realize: 意识到clear: 清晰

We hit the green (and the glam) with Richmond powerhouse Leslie Marie Mosley—founder of Ladies Golf Too, host of American Dream TV, and certified vibe curator. She shares how she built a thriving, beginner-friendly golf community for women, her journey into TV, and why pickleball might just be your next obsession.

Len Nelson joins us to let us know how the fundraising event for broadcaster Rick McNeil. There's still time to give to the campaign. Then we speak with Fannie Xie and Angie Lee with the NEW Dragon Boat Festival that's happening in Oshkosh this Saturday. Family fun, food, and the dragon boats. A great cultural and fun event! Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Angie Lee, Len Nelson, Nick Slupski, Fannie Xie

In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we're going to discuss how an inland waterway was the key to toppling one strong dynasty while underpinning the prosperity of the next in ancient China.

Episode 403 ~ November 9, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics The Ikada-Kudari log rafters of Japan are keeping a 600 year old tradition alive and a small village from economic collapse There is a list of the most majestic waterways in the world to paddle and some of them are stunning We talk about beer, […]

Episode 403 ~ November 9, 2023 Podcast Info / Topics The Ikada-Kudari log rafters of Japan are keeping a 600 year old tradition alive and a small village from economic collapse There is a list of the most majestic waterways in the world to paddle and some of them are stunning We talk about beer, […]

On this week's episode, we have the whole team in studio for some Jambalaya and team meetings.. and things got contentious quickly. We recap the week that was, from Eat Denver's THE BIG EAT food festival, to baking in the sun for Dragon Boat Festival.. sprinkle in some trips down Colfax Ave and you have yourself a big big week. After we do the recap part, we get all hands on the draft board... we're talking summer time sweet treats. Winner of the giveaway will be given a $20 giftcard to Emerald Fields! Be sure you vote on socials, who had the best sweet treat draft!

Episode 354 ~ December 1, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics A cleanup by paddlers was done on the Chaliyar River in India and the amount of garbage collected was staggering Breast cancer survivors are finding dragon boating is a great way to help with their healing in more ways than one We all know about […]

Episode 354 ~ December 1, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics A cleanup by paddlers was done on the Chaliyar River in India and the amount of garbage collected was staggering Breast cancer survivors are finding dragon boating is a great way to help with their healing in more ways than one We all know about […]

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Shelley and I head to the airport and build our airline companies in 2020's Blue Skies by Joe Huber from Rio Grande Games then we head back to 2010 and become cat people for some unknown reason in Felinia by Michael Schacht from Matagot and Asmodee  which has been recently republished in 2019with some tweaks as Dragon Boats of the Four Seas from Maple Games

Luke 12:13-21Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Then he told them a parable: “The land of a rich man produced abundantly. And he thought to himself, ‘What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?' Then he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.” I was part of something pretty great this weekend … and I'm making no bones about that fact that this sermon is a shameless, thinly-veiled excuse to brag about my wife and some of her newest friends. (Based on the Gospel we just heard, I hope it also has something to say about the practice of faithful giving and generosity, too.)Christa and I are just back from Chicago where she competed in her first, ever, dragon boat race with the club of paddlers she been a part of, recently. It's a club of women who train three times a week up on Geist Reservoir and compete a few times a year at festivals and races in places like Chicago, Kentucky, Orlando, and sometimes, even, internationally.Apparently, “dragon boat racing” originated in China a couple thousand years ago and the boats look like this: They're about 40 feet long and only four feet wide and, at least in this case, of 20 women, paired-up, side-by-side, paddle in tandem, while someone bangs a drum and barks orders from the bow and someone else stands on the stern and steers, or rather, keeps them on the straight and narrow, and in their lane, headed for the finish line.But, more important than all of that, the group of women with whom Christa paddles are all breast cancer survivors – their club is call the Indy Survive-Oars – and they do their thing as much for the exercise and physical therapy that the motion of paddling provides their bodies, as they do for the sisterhood, camaraderie, friendship and encouragement they share as so many of them continue to fight and recover from their respective breast cancer battles. It's one of those special things that is as practical as it is holy.Anyway, with today's Gospel on the brain, and with this reminder from Jesus about paying attention to and living differently because of what really matters, I noticed some common ground between these Survive-Oars and the way we're all called to live where our giving and generosity are concerned as followers of Jesus.For one thing, looks can be deceiving. I couldn't believe some of the shapes and sizes of the many women who showed up to paddle yesterday. Their bodies have been utterly transformed by their cancer – and the surgeries and interventions it takes to treat it. You would expect some of them to complete the walk from their car to the staging area – but they were still going strong all the way to the finish. Others looked lean and mean, like they'd done this a million times before, but they were huffing and puffing their way through as much of it as any of them. Christa's own, mostly rookie crew of Survive-Oars, with all of their battered and broken, mended and mending bodies, surprised, even their coach, by beating much more experienced paddlers.And I've seen the same around here, over the years, where giving is concerned. There are individuals and families who simply don't have the resources that others have. I know it because of what they do for work, because of where they live, because of a million circumstances that many would use – for very good reason – not to give as generously, or as much, or as often. But, like that poor widow from another Gospel story – the one who had nothing to give except everything she had, while the rich folks dropped in their leftovers – some people give selflessly, sacrificially, generously, gratefully, in ways that are surprising, inspiring, humbling, and uncommonly faithful.Another thing I noticed this weekend is that, like with so many hard things that matter, temptations to stop – or never start in the first place – are everywhere. I'm impressed every time Christa leaves the house on a Monday, Wednesday and Saturday for regular paddling practice. After long days at work. With so many easier, more fun and relaxing things to do; never knowing when the side-effects from her meds will strike; there are lots of reasons to just NOT. And I know so many others from her team are very literally in the same boat, but they show up, practice after practice, nonetheless.And, don't we all know about temptations when it comes to what or whether we give to the Church or store up more treasures for ourselves? There's always something better or easier or more fun to do than to give away our time and our talent and our money. We're constantly tempted to just do what we've always done, or give less than we know we could, or to do nothing at all because “he” or “she” or “they” aren't, or because someone else will surely take care of it – and who's really going to notice, know, or care anyway? Temptation toward greed is everywhere, as Jesus reminds us, and so much of it has to do with how we use – or don't use – our money in ways that are a blessing for others and pleasing to God.Playing along with this will take you places you've never been before or ever thought you'd ever be. Christa had never thought about “dragon-boating” in her whole life. And new things are awkward and feel risky and can be downright scary when you're her age. (She's older than me, remember!) But strong, faithful people do brave, courageous things when their very life has actually been demanded of them.And that's nothing more or less than what Jesus' parable asks of us as Capitalists, trained to want more, to save more, to have more. He's always calling us to do a new thing; believe a new thing; try a new thing where our money is concerned by storing up less of it for ourselves; by giving it away more generously; by sharing it with the world around us; and by watching what God will do with it – and us – along the way.It's hard to stop once you've started. In a boat full of other paddlers, it seems to me it's hard to quit. You have a coach encouraging you. You have teammates helping you along and to whom you are beholden. And once you're moving, the current and the wind (on a good day) and your own momentum and adrenaline must help keep things moving forward.I hope the same is true when it comes to being generous. Someone, somewhere said once that they had never met an ex-tither. And as far as I know, that's been my experience, too. When it comes to stewardship in the Church, the reason ex-tithers are rare, is because the experience of giving proportionately is as rewarding and as life-changing as God promises it will be. Tithing – or giving away any significant portion of your income – can be like committing to something so practical and holy that it changes your perspective in a way you're not willing to stop, or slow down, or go back on once you've seen the impact of it on your life and the places to which you give your money.Commitment matters. When Christa signed up for this new hobby, it became pretty clear that the team was counting on her and on each other to show up. Again, for really practical reasons, they need to know who's going to be there and when – especially for a competition – so they can balance the boats according to the size, shape, weight, experience and the ability of each paddler. Too many of us, when it comes to making our financial commitments aren't sure we want to be counted on; or beholden to; or committed to someone or something outside of ourselves or our own family's needs. But faith calls us to trust not in our own willingness or ability to give, but in God's willingness, power and desire to provide – not just dollars and cents, but to provide the generous hearts and open hands to share it. And in God's Church, just like on a dragon boat, everyone's commitment matters – no matter the size, shape, weight or experience – because it helps us plan and prepare for how to use what we have and because it reminds us that we're all in this boat together, too.And lastly, we're called to do this because we GET TO, not because we HAVE TO. None of these Survive-oars are out there because they have to be. They're not under contract. They're not getting paid. There are no endorsements or expectations from anyone but themselves. It seems to me they do this because they've had to imagine more seriously than most of us that there was a time when they almost wouldn't have had the option – their lives were very much being demanded of them, not so long ago. In the same way, the commitments we offer are between us and Jesus. We are challenged by each other, by our Pastor, I hope, and by the needs we see around us in this place and in the world. But ultimately, our offerings are to be made with prayerful consideration for our own needs, God's desire and only with thanksgiving and as much generosity as we can muster – because we CAN and because we have so much for which to be thankful. I was so impressed and inspired by what those women were up to yesterday – surviving their illness, choosing the hard road toward healing and wholeness, loving, supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to do more and better with what they've been given, and being grateful – above all else, it seems – for the simple, profound, second chance to do any of it.Our lives and our discipleship could be transformed by following their example. And one of the most practical places to start paddling – and so much easier by comparison, if we're honest – is by giving away – not storing up – more of what has first been given to us by the gracious hand of the God we know in Jesus. Amen

Harborfest's 'Dragon Boats' and a Juneteenth celebration. Today's topics on The Friday Breakfast Club with Theresa R. Getman, Rosalie Plechaty and Paul Layendecker!

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Joe DeMare joyfully admits that he read a graph wrong. E. Joseph Oppegaard-Peltier III updates us on the Line 3 battle in Minnesota. Rebecca Wood tells us about the pleasures and perils of stevia. Some good environmental news about renewable energy and PFAS contamination. Joe brags about not having to buy gasoline for a month and more!

 “The same water either supports or overturns boats on it,”  Li Shimin, the second emperor of the Tang in the 7th century, often  cited these Confucius' remarks which compared water to the people and boats to sovereigns.  He did this to repeatedly remind himself of the lessons he learned from the fall of the Sui. He founded a golden age in China's history.  The Grand Canal witnessed and even underwrote the rise and fall of power and wealth of dynasties, cities and people for thousands of years  in ancient China.  The first person people think about in connection to the Grand Canal is Emperor Yang of the Sui dynasty about 1,400 years ago. The Grand Canal was his project. But it was also in a city on the Grand Canal and largely because of the Grand Canal that he lost his empire and his life.    

Dragon boats may be over 2,500 years old, but blind and vision impaired athletes love them. ON this episode of AMI Audio's podcast, “Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther”, it's all about what it takes to become a competitive dragon boat paddler. Ms Lilly explores their origins, and we speak with Albert McDonald, a dragon boat coach for the Dartmouth Dragon Boat vision impaired team. Lawrence, a competitive dragon boat paddler himself, shares his tips and insights on what it takes to be a competitive paddler and winning team.

Join me as we chat about the silly BTS Meal, Dragon Boat Festival and A man who saved apples! Plus, the Little Prince continues!

6月14日是端午节，不知身在澳洲的您要怎么庆祝这一华人习俗中的传统节日？您印象中最为难忘的端午节是怎样一番景象？

International Foods, Dragon Boat races, Museums and more... This is the State Capitol of Alabama! I have seen it grow and be reborn over the years as the "Tourist Center" of the South, winning numerous awards for tourism and special events. This city has never been a "silent place" because it is surrounded by so much history and activity. Sitting on the banks of the Alabama River guarantees that. Come visit when you get a chance and COVID has flown the coup! Rev, Rose H. McCall - Alabama Senior America 20/21 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rev-rose-h-mccall/support

Adam Becenti came into my life as a fellow paddle sport athlete from Dragon Boats and Outrigger. I've only known him as that and barely as the Director of the Office of Tribal Affairs as he never talked too much about his work. Adam has often attended the Black Lives Matter protest in Portland and admires how it is being led by the youth. His passion for equality and representing the Diné tribe is inspiring and exciting. Follow Adam on these platforms: https://bit.ly/3f2w9S5 ; https://bit.ly/3hzfdnW ; https://bit.ly/3jETywt ; https://bit.ly/3g1X5Tc

Znáte dračí lodě? A co surfski? My jsme se o těchto vodních sportech dozvěděli od Petra Balcárka, který se díky korporátním závodům dostal se svým firemním dračím týmem až na mistrovství světa, zapádloval si s legendární českým týmem v Nymburku a nakonec ho tohle všechno přivedlo k nové vášni - k surfski. Zaposlouchejte se do příběhu, jak s tím správným nadšením a správnou partou můžete dopádlovat až na vrchol k profesionální špičce. [ Moderuje: Markéta Melounová ] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/legendelement)

Dragon Boat clubs are cropping up all over the world. This is a fast-growing sport that anyone can get involved in, whether you're in your 20's or your 70's! There is a spot on the paddling team for every fitness level as well.Sabrina Watson discusses all the ins and outs of the sport and explains how it can offer world travel to participants. It might be time to go check it out near you! All you have to do is Google it!

In this episode we discuss our recent google hangout. We also discussed an interesting movie we watched in the last week called Gatao. The upcoming Dragon-boat Festival and the video we are making for that celebration. Also we discussed our bucket list and things we have achieved thus far. All spoken in delightful Chinglish for your listening pleasure. Enjoy. If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining have a look at our Patron. For the cost of a Starbucks coffee you can make our lives considerably better and help to make better content to help your journey to Mandarin Chinese fluency. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MandarinMonkey FREE Ebook https://mailchi.mp/b7b502e7507b/mandarinmonkey TRADITIONAL & SIMPLIFIED PHRASE AND GRAMMAR eBooks AVAILABLE NOW! https://mandarinmonkey.com/store/ SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/mandarin-monkey Twitter https://twitter.com/Mandarin_Monkey Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MandarinMonkey/ Website https://www.mandarinmonkey.com Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast/id1430708691?mt=2 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mandarin_monkey/ WhatsApp Group ASK IN COMMENTS AND WE WILL INVITE YOU!

Episode 38 - Shame Games Introduction:   News:  Rise to Nobility Beyond and Second Printing.  On Kickstarter now with 14 days to go. Centershaft Fallen Elements from Not My Eyeball Games.  This has 28 days to go and is only 8% funded. Met designer at Origins. Dragon Boats of the Four Seas from Maple Games and designer Daryl Andrews.  Bidding for spots on these four boats that will take you to one of the four islands.  There is a bit of take that but seems like a slick euro in spite of that. Games played:  Jason - Drop It! Joel - Red Scare Jason - Rising 5: The Runes of Asteros Joel - New York Slice TBD:  Jason - Terra Mystica Joel - Detective Jason - Vast: The Crystal Caverns Joel - Heroes of Land Air and Sea Jason - Vasco da Gama (all What’s Your Game Games) Joel - Twilight Imperium 3 Closing:  Joel Honorable Mentions -union pacific, power struggle, BSG Jason Honorable Mentions - Spirits of the Rice Paddy, Ladies and Gentlemen, Redacted

Recorded in War Room Studios - Albuquerque, NM : 10/9/18 This episode brought to you by Inside Up Games, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty. It's balloon fiesta time here in Albuquerque and while it creates quite the mess on our roads, it creates some of the most beautiful scenes you've ever seen! Josh lost a fight with the FABELED Bush Tree and Brandon is too old to play sand volleyball! We feature Dragon Boats of the Four Seas in our kickstarter segment and wrap up the episode with a ROUSING interview with Robb & Christina Rouse of Blue Peg Pink Peg. While we've hosted events and traveled with Blue Peg Pink Peg, we've never had the pleasure of officially interviewing them - until now! Tune in and find out why Blue Peg Pink Peg might be the greatest podcast that isn't in your podcast queue - OR, reaffirm that Blue Peg Pink Peg is one of the most entertaining acts in all of boardgaming! #BrawlingPegs Coupon Code: Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb18   Episode Timeline: 00:00:46 - Intro / Banter 00:01:10 - Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 00:07:17 - Leather Couch Time with Josh 00:18:39 - Giveaway - Big Trouble Little China 00:22:53 - TNT - Now 00:44:12 - TNT - Tomorrow - Featuring Dragon Boats of the Four Seas 00:54:10 - Giveaway Announcement - Stonebound Saga + Visions of Telios 00:57:47 - Feature Segment - Blue Peg Pink Peg Interview 01:57:37 - Feature Segment - Blue Peg Pink Peg Rapid Fire   Game Timestamps: Big Trouble in Little China - 00:18:39 Dragon Boats of the Four Seas - 00:44:12 Finca - 00:35:17 Ghost Blitz - 00:25:48 Good Critters - 00:55:21 Kung Foo Zoo - 00:39:37 Path of Light and Shadow - 00:28:02 Stonebound Saga - 00:54:10

Dragons have come to Lake Lanier! In this episode of the Inside The Times, the crew talks about the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships on the lake. Opening ceremonies start on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and the championships run until Sunday. Hundreds of athletes, thousands of spectators, a small army of food trucks — the Lake Lanier Olympic Park will have it all this week. Here are 6 things you should know about the championships. Nick, Shannon and Layne also talk about Hurricane Florence and its path toward Georgia as well as what Hurricane Irma was like in 2017. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, you can get more exclusive content from The Times by subscribing. Stay up to date on events in your community, news affecting your life and the best source of honestly local information in Hall County. You can sign up for our morning and afternoon news emails and our weekly food and drink newsletter, Go.

Asian Games updates: Unified teams taking shape; substance over style? Dragon Boats named after Korean rivers Asian Games football: Son Heung-min will skip future national team events to make up for participating in Jakarta. Keeper Jo Hyun-woo looking to continue his excellent play from the World Cup K-League: Matches will kick off at 8PM, a delay to mitigate the brutal heat in Korea KBO: Doosan on a record pace of winning. Samsung actually in playoff contention?? The entire country is Coors Field as homers are blasted out in droves. MLB: Oh Seung-hwan actually keeping hitters quiet as a new Rockie. Choo showing off his power. Ryu to return for the home stretch? Random Rants Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/korea-pod/id1361450798?mt=2&ls=1 http://koreapod.libsyn.com

Edward and Amanda discuss Dice Tower Con, GenCon plans, and review Gaia Project!0:11:10: Teotihuacan: City of the Gods0:13:58: Dice Settlers0:11:47: Dragon Boats of the Four Seas0:15:13: Caverna0:19:01: Gaia Project iTunes link for Supplemental Feed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/heavy-cardboard-supplemental/id1398708343?mt=2RSS link for Supplemental Feed: https://podcast.heavycardboard.com/supplemental.xmlYouTube channel! Support the show! PledgeHC.com The Herd map is here: Click to add your mark! Be sure to join the discussion over at the guild to discuss the episode with us & your fellow Elephants!

Episode 22  ~  July 13, 2016 Podcast Info / Topics Paddling the Manicouagan Crater in northern Quebec Voyageur canoes and Dragon boats The Sturgeon River area of Temagami

Episode 22  ~  July 13, 2016 Podcast Info / Topics Paddling the Manicouagan Crater in northern Quebec Voyageur canoes and Dragon boats The Sturgeon River area of Temagami

The Dueling Dragons of Orlando Dragon Boat Team is a partnership between at risk teens and police officers from the Orlando Police Department who team up in a cooperative and competitive boat racing event. The kids come from programs like City’s Operation Positive Direction, Parramore Kidz Zone, and the City's Families, Parks and Recreation Department. Both police officers and kids participate as volunteers in the racing program. Dragon Boats have 20 seats, 41 feet of hull, and require 21 people to paddle. The premise is simple: only by working together will the racers get from point A to point B. In this Special Report, host Laurence Colletti sits down with Andrea Eliscu, founder of Dueling Dragons of Orlando, which was the subject of her presentation at the Business Law Section and International Law Section Joint Luncheon during the 2016 Annual Florida Bar Convention. Since the inception of her program, no participating kid has been arrested, lowered their GPA, or dropped out of school. In addition, no participating officer has been accused of misusing their power while performing their duties as a peace officer. Financially managed by The Orlando Community and Youth Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Dueling Dragons of Orlando is funded by many generous contributions both in time and money. These donations are used to put on racing events and provide meals to participating kids on practice/competition days. Charitable mentions: Harris Rosen NeuroSpine Institute (Dr. Robert Masson) Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation BB&T Bank (They also let the kids job shadow with a banker) TrakMedia Solutions Nob Hill Walt Disney World Universal Studios Frank Santos Susan Potter Norton Special mentions for police guests called to service: City of Orlando Chief of Police John Mina Evelyn Aponte (administrative specialist to the Chief) Andrea Eliscu is the founder of Dueling Dragons of Orlando, a boat racing program which pairs at risk kids and police officers together in a cooperative activity designed to bring peace and understanding to its participants. Ms. Eliscu is a registered nurse and medical marketing specialist with decades of healthcare experience. She founded Medical Marketing Inc. and serves as its president where she provides leadership and guidance to its clients and serves as a resource to local and national industry trade organizations and media on health care related issues.

This episode is jam-packed with music, and information about the upcoming Netlabel Day, Dragon Boat racing, and other fun stuff.Welcome to another episode of Alternative Airwaves!  This episode is jam-packed with music, and fascinating information about the upcoming Netlabel Day, Dragon Boat racing, and other fun stuff.  Most of the tracks here have been recently released, and also features a brand new track from Emerald Park!  Have a listen, and don't forget to rate on iTunes/Stitcher/However you listen to the podcast :)Links:2015 Dragon Boat FestivalDragon Boat Wikipedia articleNetlabel Day 2015Netlabel Day Six Songs PlaylistSpring Is Calling Jamendo PlaylistThe Dead Rocks - Easy JobLyonn - Empty BedColaars - HurricanePrysm - Not NowCashus - AloneHeirs to the McQueen Fortune - New Year LoveThe Gray Havens - Music From a GardenManhat10 - Dance With MeTalking Machine - Can You Feel ItMoon I Mean - EnoughThomas Allan - Sense In WorkingFunky Stereo - Funny LifeNow Endeavor - AC's Not Working RightEmerald Park - LiberTeensSupport Alternative Airwaves by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/alternative-airwaves

Ryan meets a bunch of locals including the Donegal Dragons who are celebrating 25 years of Dragon Boats for survivors of breast cancer, Mollie and Rhianna who love loom bands and Miss Prendergast, a teacher.

Dragon Boats, hand-me-down clothes, and op shops

Dragon Boats, hand-me-down clothes, and op shops