Dragon boats paddlers listen to instructions during practice Sunday, May 4, 2025, at White Rock Lake in Dallas. The team is getting ready for races during the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival.

Dragon boat racing is so full of energy and colour, it’s no wonder people are attracted to it. Teams of paddlers race to the finish line in long, narrow boats, cheered on by the beating of drums.

Dragon boats paddlers listen to instructions during practice Sunday, May 4, 2025, at White Rock Lake in Dallas. The team is getting ready for races during the 2025 AAPI Heritage and Dragon Boat ...