The Antwerp Dragon Boat Race is organized on Saturday the 16th September 2017 by Antwerp Rotary-West, in Kattendijkdok-Antwerp. Dragon boat racing comes from China and is a very old famous Chinese tradition. These boats are 12 m long, with dragonhead in front and dragon tail at the end. A team of 16 rowers paddle on the rhythm of a drummer. The Antwerp Dragon Boat Festival is not only a teambuilding event for companies but also an excellent opportunity to invite their customers and co-workers + family, in one of the largest summer happenings in Antwerp. The entrance is completely free and last year over 6,000 visitors enjoyed the popular atmosphere around the water with live performances of Flemish crooners, DJ sets, Asian drum band, kids village, magicians, etc, topped with excellent catering, oyster and champagne bar, traditional snacks and Belgian beer. The event is covered on social media, newspapers and television (ATV). Last year, more than 50 company teams participated in the regatta, including Boortmalt, Jan De Nul Group, S, Q8, Meeus, Egemin, De Keyser Thornton, BASF, PSA, BDM, Monsanto, Total, Vandeputte, Verbeke, MSC, Imtech, Alcatel, BNP Paribas, Cepa, Contec, Evonik, Ivens, Messer, ING, Steel Force, Antwerp Terminal, Vopak, Brabo, etc. The profits of the Antwerp Dragon Festival will be donated to local charity works supported by the Rotary.

Find more info for participation and prices on: www.drakenbootfestival.be