HONORARY CHAIR 2008 - Ved P. Nanda
Dear Participants in the Festival:
I am so deeply honored to serve as this year’s Honorary Chair for the wonderful Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, which brings together people from many countries and diverse cultures.
As the Vice-Provost at the University of Denver, I am delighted to welcome each year to DU hundreds of students and scholars who have proudly inherited the rich traditions and values of the ancient lands of Asia and the Pacific region. They enrich the University life and the broader community life with their presence and we encourage them to interact with the vibrant APA community in Colorado. Each year, the University also sends a large contingent of American students and scholars to study in Asia and the Pacific region and to enjoy the rich life and culture there. I would like these returning students and scholars, as well, to participate in the activities of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
My deep appreciation and gratitude to the CDBF Board of Directors and the many volunteers who work so hard to make the Festival a success. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy the very exciting events and activities that each year make this Festival a grand success.
I look forward to greeting you!
Ved Nanda
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CDBF honorary chair and patron announcement (PDF) (05.01.2008)