THANK YOU TO OUR HARD-WORKING FESTIVAL COMMITTEE & BOARD

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2 WELCOME Dear Friends, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Texas Dragon Boat Association, we welcome you to the 16th Annual Houston Dragon Boat Festival. We have an exciting fun filled weekend planned for your enjoyment that will include our Dragon Boating on Buffalo Bayou, Cultural Arts Performers and live entertainment on our Main Stage, diverse merchants in our Vendor Zones, and unique food choices and food trucks in our Main Square. This year, we have expanded our weekend slate of events to include the 1st stop of the Texas Paddle Racing Series for SUP called the Beating in the Bayou. Teaming with Rio SUP and Island Paddle, there will be a 5k, 10k, and Poker run and entertainment by The Billy Bourban Band on Sunday, May 8th. The integration of dragon boat paddlers and paddlers from other genres has begun, and as always, Texas Dragon Boat Association is among the leaders in the effort. We are excited and humbled at the growth of Dragon Boating over the years. Dragon boating not only provides a unique teambuilding experience for the participants, but also an opportunity to enhance mutual understanding and friendly relations between China and the US and encourages dialogue between diverse cultures. The events hosted by our organization provide the dramatic spectacle of the racing experience, accompanying music, dance, martial arts performances, and family friendly activities. We hope you will be inspired to participate as a paddler, steersperson, planning volunteer, and supporter of the Texas Dragon Boat Association as we work to promote the tradition of Dragon Boating, increase awareness of Asian-American culture, and enhance cross-cultural understanding. PADDLES UP! David M. Mandell PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEXAS DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION THANK YOU TO OUR HARD-WORKING FESTIVAL COMMITTEE & BOARD Ann Schmidt Beth Arlington Caley Eichenlaub Chris Schmidt David Mandell Emy Aninzo-Wong Hau Pham Kristin Alexander Ling Li-Yuan Marshall Brown Mark Lester Mercedes Gonzales Nicholas Ragan Shon Malone Shun Kwok Tsen BOARD DIRECTORS Michael Jhin, HONORARY CHAIR Jim Travlos, BOARD CHAIRMAN David Mandell, PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Gary Liu, TREASURER Caroline Long, SECRETARY Brian Chiu Caley Eichenlaub Curtis Tipton Dena Peavler Hoang Quan Vu William A. LeSage ADVISORY BOARD Eugene Lee, CHAIR EMERITUS SPECIAL THANKS: GUAD GRILL

3 FESTIVAL HONORARY CO-CHAIRS Stanton Welch AM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, HOUSTON BALLET In July 2003, Australian Stanton Welch assumed leadership of Houston Ballet, America s fifth largest classical ballet company. Since he took the helm of the company, Mr. Welch has revitalized Houston Ballet, bringing in new dancers, commissioning new works, and attracting a top-flight artistic staff. Mr. Welch has created works for such prestigious international companies as Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, The Australian Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and Royal Danish Ballet. He began dancing with The Australian Ballet in 1989, where he rose to the rank of leading soloist, performing various principal roles. In 1995, Mr. Welch was named resident choreographer of The Australian Ballet. For his contributions to the world of dance, Mr. Welch was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) in June For Houston Ballet, he has choreographed more than twenty works including a new fulllength narrative ballet Marie (2009), inspired by the life of the legendary Marie Antoinette and spectacular stagings of Swan Lake (2006), La Bayadère (2010), and Romeo and Juliet. Robert Gallegos COUNCIL MEMBER, CITY OF HOUSTON, DISTRICT I Council Member Robert Gallegos represents District I on Houston City Council. The district encompasses downtown, EaDo, Clinton Park, parts of northeast Houston, portions of the greater East End and the Houston Ship Channel, and the neighborhoods along I-45 south to Hobby Airport. Council Member Gallegos is a lifelong resident of District I and has spent over 30 years volunteering and working in the community he now represents on city council. He is the founder and first president of the Eastwood/Lawndale Super Neighborhood Council, and served as president of his neighborhood association, Houston Country Club Place Civic Club, for over 15 years. The Honorable Li Qiangmin CONSUL GENERAL OF THE PEOPLE S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN HOUSTON Mr. Li Qiangmin is the 13th and current Consul General of the People s Republic of China in Houston. He assumed the office as of May Consul General Li is a senior diplomat with extensive international experiences and has considerable expertise in economic and trade affairs. He graduated from Central South University in 1981 and obtained his MBA from the Research Institute for Management Science in the Netherlands in He was born in May He and his wife have a daughter.

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5 CORPORATE TEAMS CONOCOPHILLIPS The ConocoPhillips Upstreamers Dragon Boat racing team has participating in Dragon Boat Festival races for over 10 years. Our focus on solid teamwork makes us a top competitor in this team paddling watersport. Our boat is host to 25 mentally strong and team orientated individuals from ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, and Exmar Offshore. We look forward to synchronizing our paddles and defend our current Energy Cup title at the May 2016 Regatta. ERNST & YOUNG LLP Ernst & Young LLP s Houston office provides assurance, tax, consulting and advisory services to a wide range of private and public companies. The team is comprised of paddlers who share a competitive spirit, have a great passion for dragon boat racing, and enjoy the camaraderie the sport brings. Our team will be ready to compete and we are excited to be able to participate in such an amazing event! HEB HEB thrives on the fearless and daring spirit of its Partners. Our dedication to Customers, our people and serving our Communities is the heart and soul of HEB. Our belief at heart is Each and Every Person Counts and is what separates us from our competitors. KPMG KPMG s team is powered by employees, friends, and family of KPMG Houston. Their boat is sponsored by KPMG Houston s Asian Pacific Islander Network (APIN). KPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four accounting firms. KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services as well as industry insight to help organizations negotiate risks and perform in the dynamic and challenging environments in which they do business. For more information, please visit our website at MUNSCH HARDT KOPF & HARR, P.C Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. is a Texas-based, mid-sized commercial law firm with more than 115 attorneys in Dallas, Houston and Austin. From corporate transactions to dispute resolution, Munsch Hardt provides wide-ranging legal expertise to its clients, navigating each step with in-depth knowledge and responsive action. Munsch Hardt attorneys are known for having large law firm backgrounds and providing clients with a personal and focused approach. Practice groups include Admiralty & Maritime; Business Litigation; Construction; Corporate & Securities; Energy; Environmental; Finance; Franchise; Health Care; Immigration; Insurance; Intellectual Property; Labor & Employment; Real Estate; Restructuring & Creditors Rights and Tax. For more information about the Firm and its services, visit PETROCHINA INTERNATIONAL (AMERICA) GOGO DRAGONS PetroChina International (America), Inc. (PCIA) is part of PetroChina Co. Ltd., one of the world s largest publicly traded international Oil and Gas Companies. Our parent Company, PetroChina International is the trading arm of PetroChina Company Ltd. PetroChina International is actively exploring international markets, developing value added trades, extending the value chain, innovating in trade models, and enhancing trade methods. Business Trading activities are now covering over 100 kinds of products in over 80 countries and regions, including oil refining, blending and storage, transportation, wholesale and retail. PCIA Go-Go Dragons is very exciting about participating in our 1st Dragon Boat Regatta!!!! Our team consists of our amazing employees, employee spouses and friends. Be sure to stop by our Festival Vendors! FOOD VENDORS NON-FOOD VENDORS Big E s Smokehouse Bopbowl Food Truck Dlish Curbside Bistro Dulce Things Phojita Fusion Food Truck Kona Ice Orion s Italian Ice Tasty Arepa The Drink Station Thirst Tea s Sweet Tea Tu-Go Kitchen Volcano Splash Drinks Filipino Young Professionals of Houston Hallyu Cosmetics Houston Rockets Marcie Aragon Power Home Remodeling Scentsy Candles State Farm Insurance Texas Beer Bus TIGAAR

6 COMMUNITY TEAMS ALL HANDS ABREAST All Hands Abreast is a Year-Round Breast Cancer Team and a 501(c) (3) Texas Non-profit corporation whose mission is to honor the tradition of dragon boating and increase breast cancer awareness in the community while providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support on and off the water to survivors, caregivers, friends and supporters. BEAST UNLEASHED HYDRA We are an enthusiastic and diverse group who share a common paddling interest. We hope to inspire others through our energy, teamwork, and sportmanship. We offer year round practices for all beginners to intermediate level paddlers. Paddles Up! Blue Dragons BLUE DRAGONS We are a team of Supply Chain Professionals from Schlumberger As people we come from many different cultures and countries, but as a team we are simply focused on winning. CENTER FOR CELL AND GENE THERAPY (CAGT) The Center for Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT) was established in 1998 by Baylor College of Medicine, the Methodist Hospital, and Texas Children s Hospital. The CAGT conducts basic science research and performs numerous clinical trials exploring immunotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of both viral infections and cancer. The center provides a state of the art infrastructure to rapidly translate novel cell and gene therapy protocols from the laboratory to the clinic to facilitate the development of new treatment options for otherwise untreatable diseases. FYP ISLAND WARRIORS Island Warriors is the dragon boat team of the Filipino Young Professionals of Houston - an organization with a group of diverse individuals with a mission of fostering unity, culture, friendship, networking, and philanthropy within the community. The Island Warriors was born in 2013 and has since been growing and building on the momentum to create another strong Houston-based dragon boat team. Their slogan, Malakas Na Agos, means powerful current in the native Tagalog language. The team s coaches and some of their members have travelled and competed worldwide to pursue their love of this water sport. In the last couple of years, the team has also travelled to other cities to compete against other teams. With further practice, race experience, improved timing and technique, the team continues to demonstrate strength and unity while creating fun memories. Watch out for the force of their current! HOKULELE Team Hokulele was founded in 2008 and offers instruction, training, and recreation to members of the Houston and Clearlake community in both Hawaiian outrigger canoe and dragonboat paddling. The membership is made up of a diverse group of paddlers ranging from varied backgrounds such as investment professionals, pharmacists, nurses, teachers, physical therapists, IT professionals and many more. Members come to the team with varying athletic backgrounds, with some seeking to be competitive and others for an opportunity to increase fitness and meet new friends. Korean American Dragon Boat Association (KADBA) KOREAN AMERICAN DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION KADBA is an organization in Houston providing programs to help better inform Korean people and to let them participate in the exciting world of dragon boat racing. THE LIGHTHOUSE OF HOUSTON - BLIND FURY For an athlete who is blind, Dragon Boat racing is unique from all other sports because we are on a equal playing field with everyone else. Dragon boat racing requires no special equipment and no special accommodations once we get on the boat. When the race starts, we get to be just athletes not blind athletes! We are excited, competitive and happy to be racing. Our energy is never-ending, and we always have fun. Blind Fury s mission is to promote the abilities of people who are blind or visually impaired in a competitive environment through Dragon Boat racing. The Texas Dragon Boat Association is a 501(c)(3) Texas non-profit corporation. Our mission is To promote the tradition of dragon boating, increase awareness of Asian and Asian-American culture, and enhance cross-cultural understanding.

7 COMMUNITY TEAMS CONT D TPRS The Texas Paddle Racing Series (TPRS) Dragon Boat Team is made up of waterman from various athletic backgrounds. Most of the paddlers are Stand Up Paddle racers that are beginning to cross over into the dragon boat racing scene. The TPRS athletes are from different parts of the Texas region - i.e. Houston, Dallas, Austin, Galveston Island etc. Some members are recreational paddlers who share their love of the water and enjoy the camaraderie of the SUP community. Competitive members of the TPRS Dragon Boat Team dedicate their time and energy to train in different watersport activities surfing, surfski, prone paddling, canoeing, etc. The TPRS SUP racing series includes SUP racing on lakes, large rivers, canals and in ocean-open water. Stand Up Paddling is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, and the TPRS athletes have committed to growing the sport in the Texas region. The founders of the TPRS are experienced waterman who love to share their knowledge, passion and lifestyle for the SUP sport with others. We welcome anyone who wants to join the TPRS Dragon Boat Team! PEKING UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BEIDA HOUSTON & IBEEHUB Beida Houston & ibeehub team is built based on members of Peking University Alumni Association Houston (PKUAAH) and their friends. PKUAAH is a non-profit, non-political organization established at Houston, Texas in PKUAAH is the association for the Alumni at Houston graduated from either Peking University (PKU) or former Beijing Medical University (BMU). The goal of the association is to continue the honored tradition of Science and Democracy originated at Peking University; by way of a variety of activities, to foster connection, trust and cooperation among alumni and connection with other alumni organizations; to assist in connection between Beida alumni in the U.S. and the alma mater; to promote exchange of information on culture, academic research, science and technology, and economy, in order to contribute to the prosperity of China. Finally, this team is specially supported by ibeehub Inc, an extraordinary VC company from New Jersey. SABIC At SABIC we are helping our customers make the modern world a better place. From planes that are more fuel-efficient to the first 3D-printed car, our ingenuity, expertise and can-do attitude are helping us become the preferred world leader in chemicals. Today we are one of the largest producers of steel in the Middle East and one of the world s top producers of polyethylene, polypropylene, advancedthermoplastics, glycols, methanol, and fertilizers. Our headquarters are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with operations in more than 50 countries, from the Americas and Europe to the Middle East and Asia Pacific. CHEMISTRY THAT MATTERS SHARPSTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Sharpstown International School prepares all students for college and career success by developing students international knowledge, skills and understanding of the world culture and by individualizing the international study learning opportunities for students, so that our students will be productive and responsible global citizens. TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE Founded in 1908, Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) provides qualified students a comprehensive course of study leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree, while also offering affordable health care options for the community via the Moody Health Center (MHC), TCC s on-campus clinic. The Skeleton Crew of Texas Chiropractic College was founded this year by a group of chiropractic students and faculty members dedicated to the idea of team building through athletic activities. Chiropractic philosophy dictates that to be healthy one should live a healthy lifestyle. So what better way to live healthily but to get outside and paddle in a dragon boat with 19 of your best friends! Through teamwork and dedication to the sport of dragon boating, our team has come to understand what it takes to make a dragon boat move across the water. Our crew looks forward to paddling in the 2016 Houston Dragon Boat Festival! T E A S R E N E G A D E S TEXAS RENEGADES Our crew consists of a hardworking group of people that not only work well together, but also play to the strengths of everyone in the group. We take advantage of our team s collective energy and flexibility by helping and encouraging one another with every paddle stroke. We adjust to changes and are willing to change course at a moment s notice in order to meet the team goal. Sharing ideas and being open minded to coaching and ideas from team mates has also helped us bond even closer. Work hard, play hard, paddle even harder!! UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - DOWNTOWN The University of Houston-Downtown is an urban university located in the heart of our great city. Recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse liberal arts institutions in the southwest, UHD has a student body that reflects the Houston community s wealth of cultures, languages and nationalities. We are proud to field a team in the 16th Annual Dragon Boat Festival, as this event represents the collaborative, community-centered principles that we focus on in everything we do. Go Gators! #WeAreGators

8 SATURDAY schedule 8:30AM 8:30AM OPENING CEREMONY Welcome DAVID MANDELL, Executive Director, Texas Dragon Boat Association Pledge of Allegiance LINDSEY SHARPLESS, Miss Metroplex HAN JIANG, Miss Chinatown Talent 2013 National Anthem RAIYA GOODMAN, Miss Woodlands Teen Honorary Co-Chairs STANTON WELCH AM, Houston Ballet ROBERT GALLEGOS, Council Member, City of Houston, District I THE HONORABLE LI QIANGMIN, Consul General of the People s Republic of China in Houston Dotting the Eyes / Awakening the Dragon Dragon Dance by Shaolin Kung Fu Academy 9:00AM RACES ROUND 1* 9:15AM 10:00AM 10:30AM Korean Farm Dances Chinese Yo-Yo FYP Cultural Performers 10:45AM RACES ROUND 2* 11:15AM 12:00PM 1:00PM 1:20PM 1:30PM 2:15PM 2:45PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 4:30PM American Shaolin Kung Fu Tropical Rhythms RACES FINALS* Rocko Steady Amira s Mamas Layaa s Dance Group USA Tai Chi Academy RACE EAST END ENDURANCE CUP* Bellaire Bujinkan Dojo AWARDS & CLOSING CEREMONY Live Music: Great Scott and The Almighties LIVE RACE RESULTS ON RACE DAY Celebrity Emcees Ron Trevino KHOU, TV 11 Hon. Jacquie Baly Political Analyst for FOX 26 Former Councilmember of Sugar Land *Race times are approximate and subject to change depending on weather and team qualifications throughout the day. FESTIVAL EVENT SCHEDULE

9 SUNDAY schedule 8:00AM 9:00AM 9:15AM 10:00AM 10:45AM 12:30PM 1:00PM Registration / Packet Pick-Up (Ends at 9am) Introduction / Safety Briefing / National Anthem 10K SUP Race 5K SUP Race Poker Run The Poker run is not a race it s a fun paddle. 5 cards to be picked up along a 5K course. Each participant s cards will be stapled together along with race number and put into a bowl. 5 cards will be drawn, lottery style. Those 5 poker hands will then compete for prize. Best poker hand wins! Awards Ceremony Live Music: Billy Bourbon Band Registration available for TPRS next stop: Ocean Fest Galveston (visit booth for more details) MEET THE PERFORMERS American Shaolin Kung Fu American Shaolin Kung Fu is under the direction of Shaolin brothers First and Second Master Shi Yan Feng from the Shaolin Temple in Henan, China. They specialize in teaching Kung Fu, Tai Ci, Qi Gong Meditation, and San Da. With students as young as 4 years of age to 60 years old, both Masters have the passion and talent to train students from all walks of life. They have been a part of the Houston and Sugar Land community since 2008 performing at cultural festivals and local weddings. Bellaire & Pearland Bujinkan Dojo This group will be demonstrating traditional Japanese Martial Arts as taught in The Bujinkan martial arts organization, which include Ninjutsu. The demonstration will also show martial arts from Japan s Warring States Period. Items demonstrated will be unarmed combat, sword, war hammer, bojutsu, naginatajutsu, etc. No real weapons will be brought, only demonstration / non-sharpened items will be used. Amira s Mamas Amira s Oasis is a Middle Eastern dance troupe under the direction of Instructor and choreographer, Amira Tanya. Amira and her students perform modern/classical bellydance, and also perform a traditional folkloric dance, Saidi, from Egypt. Their love of Middle Eastern music/dance, along with their engaging, interactive performances, makes them a favorite with audiences. Chinese Yo-Yo Chinese yo-yo has been a popular game in China since Ming Dynasty. People play for exercise of mind and body. The performer, Zhong Gui Wang, has played it for more than 10 years and is very passionate about it. FYP Cultural Performers The Filipino Young Professionals (FYP) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization aimed at promoting the Filipino culture through philanthropy, professional networking/mentorship and scholarship within the community. The FYP Cultural Performers come from diverse professional backgrounds who will be showcasing the Filipino culture through dance, song, and costumes. The current lineup includes dances that show case the rich cultural heritage and religious diversity of the different provinces of the Philippines. Korean Farm Dance Korean Farm Dance performance is a traditional dance from Korea to celebrate prosperity and life. This performance is demonstrated after harvest and many occasions in different villages in Korea. The performers of organization is made of mainly Korean senior association school students in Houston. Layaa s Dance Group Layaa Started teaching at the age of 12. The dance group has been dancing for six years now and we have performed in many places around Houston. We use our background in Indian classical dancing to express Bollywood in a unique way. Chreography - Layaa Raja Rocko Steady Filipino artist, representing multiculturalism, use hip hop as a conduit to bring people together and engage the audience by making custom theme songs for each festival. He has been commissioned by The City of Houston to make a song embodying taking pride in the city. He has performed for over 80 different cultural festivals and civic celebrations. His goal is to unite the city of Houston though the promotion his Pride of Place concept and Do Better City Movement. Tropical Rhythms Polynesian Rhythms has been dancing the graceful art of hula in Festivals and cultural events in Houston, Texas since 2001 under the leadership of Neni Navarrete and Bessie Kirkman. Most of our repertoire is hapa haole -... from the modern era of hula & music where the songs are fun and festive and are sung in English. We also include traditional Hawaiian dances and use implements such as pu ili sticks, uli ulis and ipus to give you a taste of old Hawaii. With the help of Bernie Staples our repertoire was expanded to include polynesian islands and now we are also known as Polynesian Rhythms. Check us out at TropicalRhythms.webs.com Shaolin Kung Fu Academy The Shaolin Kung Fu Academy has been instructing the people of Houston since The master, Shi Xing Hao, is from the famous Shaolin Temple in China. The Academy provides a complete system of Traditional and Competition Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Lion Dance. Our kid classes start at 4 year old. The school is driven by 8 tenets: Motivation, Confidence, Discipline, Perseverance, Respect, Community, Righteousness, and Tolerance. The Academy teach kids to develop self-confidence, leadership and team spirit. For information visit USA Tai Chi Academy Tai Chi exercises for health and wellness that will strengthen the health and boost the immune system of body. It is a slow movement martial art designed to fit all of people, especial for seniors who are not able to do vibrant sports. USA TAI CHI ACADEMY is a non-profit organization promoting Tai Chi and Qi Gong for health. All of our instructors and administrators are volunteers without pay. We have seven locations that offer 9 Tai Chi classes in Houston and Sugarland. Member students can attend any or all classes, depending their skill level and qualification.

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11 FEATURING CHICKEN VERDE ENCHILADAS SUNDAY, MAY 8, :00AM - 4:00PM This is the first stop of the Texas Paddle Racing Series. The event will include a 10K & 5K SUP Races, plus a Poker Run. We are proud to bring Houston s first SUP Race to the Historic Buffalo Bayou. Participants that register for ANY race (Dragon Boat, 5K, or 10K) are welcome to join our Inaugural 5K Poker Run for FREE!! Food Trucks will be on site and live entertainment by The Billy Boubon Band will begin at 1pm. For more information, visit North York St. Houston, texas FINE MEXICAN FOOD NOW OPEN 2925 Southwest Freeway Between Buffalo Speedway and Kirby Drive

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15 July 16-17, 2016 Little Elm (North Dallas) NEED MORE DRAGON BOAT FUN? Sunday July 17 the texas dragon boat association will also be hosting dragon boat races at this event. contact texasdragonboat.com for more info

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