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The Asian American Foundation: How a Dragon Boat Program Unites and Inspires At-Risk AAPI Youth

The Asian American Foundation spotlights a community-based dragon boat program that empowers AAPI youth through cultural tradition, mentorship, and leadership—demonstrating how sport can become a pathway to belonging and resilience.





 
 
 

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About the organization

Dragon Boat Culture Exchange is dedicated to reconnecting paddlers with the living origins of dragon boat tradition. Through immersive cultural exchange journeys to China, we combine authentic on-water experiences, deep historical exploration, and elite-level learning to create meaningful cross-cultural connections. Participants train on historic rivers, engage in traditional and nighttime paddling sessions, join local community races, and gain rare access to professional national teams. Beyond sport, our mission is to preserve heritage, foster global understanding, and build lasting bonds through the shared rhythm of the paddle.

 

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