Paddle the origins. Feel the tradition.
Connect through culture.
Dragon Boat Culture Exchange was founded on a simple but powerful belief: dragon boat racing is more than a sport — it is a living cultural legacy.
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With roots tracing back over 2,500 years, dragon boat tradition carries stories of honor, resilience, community, and collective strength. Yet for many paddlers around the world, the cultural depth behind the rhythm of the drum and the stroke of the paddle remains distant.
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We exist to bridge that distance.
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Through immersive exchange programs, educational initiatives, and cross-cultural partnerships, Dragon Boat Culture Exchange reconnects athletes, teams, and cultural explorers with the birthplace of dragon boat racing in China. Our programs combine authentic on-water training, historical exploration, professional-level technical learning, and meaningful cultural engagement.
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Every journey is designed to deepen understanding — not just of the sport, but of the values it represents.
Our mission
​To preserve and share the historical roots of dragon boat culture while fostering global connection, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding through immersive education and exchange.
Our founding team
Henry Ha
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Michelle
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Our vision
We envision a global dragon boat community that paddles not only for competition, but for cultural awareness, respect, and unity.
By building bridges between East and West, tradition and modern sport, youth and professional athletes, we aim to cultivate leaders who carry forward the spirit of dragon boat both on and off the water.
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What we stand for
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Cultural Preservation
We honor and safeguard the historical and spiritual roots of dragon boat tradition.
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Authentic Experience
Participants paddle on historic rivers, engage with local communities, and experience dragon boat culture as it is lived — not just performed.
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Excellence in Learning
Through exchanges with professional teams and coaches, we provide insight into elite-level technique and high-performance training.
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Community & Connection
Dragon boating is a team sport built on trust and rhythm. We use shared experience to foster lasting relationships across cultures.