Penang International Dragon Boat Festival / Nurainin sofiya Amran

• Main Author: Amran, Nurainin sofiya
• Format: Student Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Athletic contests. Sports events; Aquatic sports. Water sports
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/66451/1/66451.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/66451/

With over 40 years of experience in organizing this event the international dragon boat race is now a major water sport in Penang and the most inspiring festival in Malaysia. The race cover a distance of 200 meters and 500 meters straight course only it is a two day event held in June. Teams from all over the world compete in intricately designed dragon boats and paddle to the balanced best of the drum. the drums beat rhythmically as the extensive colourful boats glide across the surface led by huge dragon heads. It's free admission so come over to the teluk bahang dam, check out the festival and support your favourite players. the dragon boat festival is an exclusive experience for both local and tourists who are in Penang.