‘Experience the culture’: Dragon Boat Festival celebrates bringing people together

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It was off to the races on Brush Creek Saturday morning as crowds gathered for the Kansas City International Dragon Boat Festival. They could hear the sound of the drums and watch as dragon boats made their way down the water.

The tradition is observed on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. While it’s celebrated across the country, it’s in its 20th year in Kansas City.

Spectators who spoke with KCTV5 said they’re grateful to share this part of their culture and it’s no better place to do it than in the place they call home.

“America is a great country. We have diversity. People from different nations come here, so it is good to experience another country’s culture and also knowing them well. I think that’s how we bring our people together so we can experience the culture together,” said one visitor.

The festival is hosted by Kansas City-Xi’an Sister City Committee and the Society for Friendship with China.

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