The last weekend of July this year (as it does every year), that the "Dragon Boat" festival in Long Beach was to be staged.
Of course this Festival is a big thing in China. Having a Chinese LaoPo, there is no need to further explain why we're driving from Palmdale to Long Beach at least every other year for this Event.
These Races bring teams from all over the State and even from neighboring States as well. Each of the Boats in the Competition is Men'd by no less than 20 People. One with the Drum (for rythem), one on the Rudder and 18 that Row with the beat of the mentioned Drum.
As far as I could see, there were at least 20 Teams with members of all ages.
Second, there is of course lot and lot's of other Entertainment. Plus specialty Items associated with this Festival and Food/Drink for the hungry/thirsty ones. Besides, Qing loves this place near the Marina with all those beautiful water-front Homes.
Anyway, we spend most of the day enjoying all that was offered.
With dinner-time getting closer and time to start our trek homewards. I decided to stop at the Alpine Village, which happens to be not too far of course going home.
Hence the Chinese and Germans are getting along so well in many ventures, this makes the most sense to finish the remainder of the day. Nothing like a good "Jäger Schnitzel" and a cold German beer. Tianchi got treated with a Bratwurst and Potato dumplings.. he actually liked it too!
After dinner, it was over to the German Market and Souvenir shops (which surprised a few shop owners.. like whats a Chinese person doing here) to see if we find anything interesting to take home?
Here are some Pic's....
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Boy, one can see that "I" ate too much...lol!
Of course this Festival is a big thing in China. Having a Chinese LaoPo, there is no need to further explain why we're driving from Palmdale to Long Beach at least every other year for this Event.
These Races bring teams from all over the State and even from neighboring States as well. Each of the Boats in the Competition is Men'd by no less than 20 People. One with the Drum (for rythem), one on the Rudder and 18 that Row with the beat of the mentioned Drum.
As far as I could see, there were at least 20 Teams with members of all ages.
Second, there is of course lot and lot's of other Entertainment. Plus specialty Items associated with this Festival and Food/Drink for the hungry/thirsty ones. Besides, Qing loves this place near the Marina with all those beautiful water-front Homes.
Anyway, we spend most of the day enjoying all that was offered.
With dinner-time getting closer and time to start our trek homewards. I decided to stop at the Alpine Village, which happens to be not too far of course going home.
Hence the Chinese and Germans are getting along so well in many ventures, this makes the most sense to finish the remainder of the day. Nothing like a good "Jäger Schnitzel" and a cold German beer. Tianchi got treated with a Bratwurst and Potato dumplings.. he actually liked it too!
After dinner, it was over to the German Market and Souvenir shops (which surprised a few shop owners.. like whats a Chinese person doing here) to see if we find anything interesting to take home?
Here are some Pic's....
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