International Dragon Boat Festival returning to Chicagoland

International Dragon Boat Festival returning to Chicagoland

CHICAGO — A festival that blends ancient culture with the excitement of sport and competition is making a return to Chicagoland in July. The 11th annual Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Saturday, July 27th. The event, which is hosted by Great White North (GWN) Dragon Boat, is bringing Major League Dragon Boat (MLDB) racing to the Ned Brown Forest Preserve, popularly known as Busse Woods, in Schaumburg and Elk Grove. Dr…

According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's data center, the total number of domestic travel trips during the Dragon Boat Festival was 110 million, an increase of 6.3% over the previous year; the total travel expenses of domestic tourists were 40.35 billion yuan, an increase of 8.1% over the previous year. According to reports, Dragon Boat Festival outbound travel is on the rise! International ticket sales for Dragon Boat Festival this ye…