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Residents praise inaugural Dragon Boat Festival and ask town to make it an annual weekend event
Summary
Public commenters thanked organizers for the first Dragon Boat Festival, called it inclusive, and requested the board make it a recurring Saturday–Sunday event with local practice opportunities at Bar Beach so more residents can participate.
A series of public commenters told the Town of North Hempstead board the inaugural Dragon Boat Festival ‘‘was meaningful’’ and ‘‘a wonderful celebration of culture, of teamwork, and of community spirit.’’ One speaker asked the board to consider making the festival a regular weekend event so those observing the Sabbath can participate and suggested providing local practice access at Bar Beach rather than sending paddlers to Queens.
Speakers credited organizer Christine Liu and local sponsors — including the JCC — and said the event increased neighborhood connection and cultural exchange. Several board members thanked organizers and invited participants to upcoming town events, including Lunar New Year and the Asian American festival in May at Bar Beach.
What’s next: Commenters asked the board to consider scheduling the festival as an annual Saturday–Sunday event and to provide local practice space at Bar Beach; no formal vote or funding decision was recorded at this meeting.
