The following announcement was provided by the CAAW:
The Chinese American Association of Watertown (CAAW) proudly announces the successful first practice of its new dragon boat team, the CAAW Night Herons, held this past weekend in preparation for the upcoming Boston Dragon Boat Festival. The launch marks an exciting new chapter for community engagement through cultural tradition, athleticism, and teamwork.
This milestone was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Watertown Cultural Council.
To continue the spirit of celebration, CAAW invites the entire Watertown community to save the date: Sunday, June 8 for a family-friendly cultural celebration. The event will feature:
- Traditional and contemporary art performances
- Cultural activities for all ages
- A diverse array of delicious food
- And more to come!
This festive gathering will serve as both a community celebration and a send-off for the Night Herons as they prepare to race in the Boston Dragon Boat Festival — the oldest dragon boat festival in North America.
Local businesses interested in collaborating on this or future cultural events are warmly encouraged to reach out to: caawatertown@gmail.com
For more information about the Chinese American Association of Watertown, visit https://caawatertown.org/
To learn more about the Boston Dragon Boat Festival, visit https://www.bostondragonboat.org/
Let’s come together to celebrate diversity, tradition, and community spirit on June 8!