Entertain to educate

CDBF ENGAGES AUDIENCES WITH EXCITING AND COLORFUL PERFORMANCES,
DIVERSE DEMONSTRATIONS AND ENLIGHTENING EXHIBITS

The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival feature three main attractions: The thrilling ancient sport of Dragon Boat Racing, the colorful fun and flavorful Marketplace and Taste of Asia Food Court, and the various Performing Arts areas. Since the very first year, we've introduced festival-goers to Asian and Asian American entertainers, experts, lecturers and just plain community members who want to share the beauty of their culture. The festival's entertainment is like taking an annual trip to Asia without leaving Denver.

Main Performing Arts Stage

SHOWCASE STAGE OFFERS BOTH TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE

From its beginnings 10 years ago, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has strived to share the very best of the many diverse Asian communities in Colorado on our main Performing Arts Stage. But the emphasis hasn't just been on the traditional cultural performances that captures the centuries of traditions that have been handed down and taught from generation to generation. CDBF has also featured the best contemporary Asian American performances, because frankly, Asian Americans play folk, blues, rock, jazz and R&B like other American musicians.

From Christina Yeh's traditional Chinese dance troupe to Mudra Dance Studio's kinetic modern Indian styles; from Denver Taiko's thundering Japanese drums to Chinese American songwriter Dwight Mark's rock and roll soul, we've introduced audiences to the full range of Asian and Asian American entertainment experience, and educated folks while they've had fun! 2010 SChedule for the SCFD Tier III Performing Arts Stage

Dragonland and Cultural Unity

THE COLORADO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL OFFERS FUN FOR ALL AGES

From tots to teens and in betweens, CDBF has something for everyone. Children and families can enjoy Dragonland, a special area that offers entertaining, hands-on educational activities. Kids of all ages will have a chance to learn about the diverse cultures celebrated at the festival with crafts such as face painting as well as dragon mask and Asian lantern making.

Our youth-oriented Cultural Unity Stage will feature Hip-Hop and urban dance performances, along with contemporary martial arts and the spoken word.

Gateway to Asia

EXPLORE ASIA ALL WEEKEND WIHOUT LEAVING DENVER

Enter the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival's Gateway to Asia for an interactive and entertaining look at diverse Asian Pacific cultural ceremonies and rituals. A cultural education component of the festival, Gateway to Asia features where you'll find more intimate performances and cultural demonstrations than on the main stage, and this year you'll be able to browse exhibits by and meet representatives of local communities from Taiwan and South Korea. We're also adding a new feature, "Find Zen in 2010" where you can learn to deal with the stress of modern life in these turbulent and economically challenged times. Many Asian spiritual traditions have been used for centuries to center oneself, find calm and manage stress. Let CDBF introduce you to some of these peaceful practices: meditation, chi gong, tai chi and more!