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Dragon boat fest at Flushing Meadows was a huge hit
PHOTOS BY DEAN MOSES
Th ousands of people converged at
Flushing Meadows Corona Park for two
days of exciting racing, breathtaking
entertainment and delicious food during
the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
on the weekend of Aug. 12-13. Queens
Borough President Melinda Katz led a
bevy of elected offi cials who joined festival
organizers on Saturday to kick off the
festival in grand style. Th roughout both
days, teams of dragon boat racers competed
on Willow Lake for bragging rights
and, in some cases, to benefi t local charities.
Spectators also got to enjoy music
and dance performances while, at the
Food Court, indulging in all kinds of cuisine
from around the world. Th e Queens
Courier was among the event’s sponsors.