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Dear CDBF Community-
It's time!
The 12th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has arrived -- 100 traditional and contemporary performances, dozens of cultural demonstrations and exhibits, over 70 food and gift vendors, and 51 teams competing in the thrilling ancient sport of Dragon Boat Racing, this Saturday and Sunday!
We're also very excited to share the news that actor John Cho (Star Trek, Harold and Kumar) will be at the festival Saturday, registering voters at the Organizing for America booth in our Marketplace.
Whether you're a first-timer to the festival or a veteran, we have new ways to entertain you (a Band Stage, a Martial Arts Stage, two Taste of Asia Food Courts) and more ways to keep you cool cool (misting tents and shade netting canopies).
By the way, I'd like to give a big shout-out to our 2012 festival sponsors who are listed on the right. Without their support we couldn't throw this wonderful annual party for you!
This final pre-festival newsletter has links to help you get the most of CDBF 2012, from a schedule at a glance and a site map to tips for festival first-timers. So plan your visit, park at Sports Authority Field and take our shuttle buses to the park, and have a great time!
See you at the festival,
Erin Yoshimura
Executive Director
www.cdbf.org
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| CDBF at a glance: Festival schedule and map |  The most asked questions we get at the CDBF office include "When does the Opening Ceremony Start?" and "When do the shuttle buses run from Sports Authority Field?"
The answers, my friends aren't blowing in the wind -- they're right here on one page, where you can see a schedule and a map, CDBF at a Glance. |
| Don't forget: Park at Sports Authority Field |
 Avoid being ticketed and towed, and help CDBF be good neighbors. The hassle-free parking for the festival is at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, which costs $5 per vehicle, with free shuttle buses to and from the park.
They'll run every few minutes all weekend long, from 6:30am-8pm.
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Breaking News: John Cho to attend CDBF!
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 You may have seen the local social web buzzing with the news. It's official: Actor John Cho, "Harold" in the Harold and Kumar comedies, and "Sulu" in the Star Trek franchise reboot, is going to be at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. He'll be registering voters in the Organizing for America booth in the Marketplace from 1-2 pm.
His schedule has changed several times already, so be sure to read the updates we post here.
Whether you're a Republican, Democrat or another party, CDBF urges all eligible voters to register and cast your choice!
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| Chill out at CDBF - yes, you read it right |
 The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is one cool summertime event -- even though it might be a little on the warm side, temperature-wise.
Well, don't let a few Farenheits keep you from enjoying our cool event.
Take the time to read these tips and you'll be as cool as a cucumber ... or as CDBF itself!
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| Tips for first-timers at CDBF |
 If you're planning your first visit to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, we have some suggestions on things to do, and ways to make sure you have the most fun.
First, we have ways to keep cool (see above). Second, we want you to park at Sports Authority Field at Mile High for a hassle-free visit.
But we also have recommendations for you in our Marketplace, Taste of Asia food courts, various stages and the unique Opening Ceremony with a rare Double Dragon Dance, and new features at the festival this year. Check out our Tips for festival first-timers before you leave home!
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Read our festival guidelines
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 Here are some rules and regs for the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
Lost parents, lost kids, lost items during the festival? Learn what to do. Have the urge to take a dip in Sloan's Lake? Better suppress the urge. Fido wants to visit the festival? Do your dog a favor, and read our rules.
You'll be glad you did!
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| Don't forget the Dragon 5K Run/Walk |
 If you haven't signed up yet for our inaugural Dragon 5K Run/Walk, you can register on race day (Sunday) at the park.
Meanwhile, check out the route map around Sloan's Lake and think about the great view you'll have of the festival preparing for its second day.
And don't forget, we want you to wear dragon masks and costumes to make this the most fun 5K run/walk ever!
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Upcoming Asian Community Events
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CDBF has the most complete and updated listings of local Asian and Asian American events on our Community Calendar.
If you don't see an event here in the newsletter, be sure to check our Calendar online -- it's updated as we receive announcements. Submit your Asian community event information with a brief description to calendar@cdbf.org .
ONGOING
APDC needs food donations for refugee communities
The APDC is collecting food items donations for refugee clients (especially at their behavioral health clinic) who have been struggling to get by. These clients include people from the Bhutanese and Burmese communities. They have been running out of food for their families and are in HUGE need of food donations. Any items such as rice, oil, ramen noodles, soy sauce, canned fish, canned fruit or vegetables will be extremely helpful for the families. Donations can be dropped off at either APDC office, or, for questions or inquiries, please call either office:
York office - 1825 York St. Denver, CO | 303.393.0304
Elmira Office - 1544 Elmira St. Aurora, CO 80010 | 303.365.2959 x 102
JULY
12th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
When: Sat. July 28 10 am-7 pm, Sun. July 29 10 am-5 pm
Where: Sloan's Lake Park, 25th & Sheridan (Parking at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, $5 with free shuttle bus to festival)
Cost: FREE
The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival celebrates the Year of the Dragon with the largest Asian community cultural event between Chicago and the West Coast. Enjoy two days of performances including an all-new Band Stage, a Marketplace for gifts and Taste of Asia food court, educational exhibits and demonstrations about Vietnam and mainland China, Dragonland area for kids, and the exciting 2,000-year-old sport of Dragon Boat Racing! Parking at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, $5 per car with free shuttle buses to and from the festival.www.cdbf.org for more information.
AUGUST
Fujiyoshida-Colorado Springs Fire Festival
When: Sat. August 4, Noon-11 pm
Where: America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive, Colorado Springs CO
Cost: Free
For their Golden Anniversary, Colorado Springs and its sister city of Fujiyoshida will be celebrating their 50 years of friendship with the annual Everybody Welcome Festival and Fire Celebration. During the day, there will be food, crafts, music, and dancing for the whole family, as well as a taiko workshop! At 8 pm, the Fujisan Kaen Taiko group will shake up the festival and lead it into the evening. To honor nature and the friendship between Colorado Springs and Fuijyoshida, over 80 Taimatsu or pyres, will be lit, bringing the Fire Celebration, a 500 year old tradition, to life. Visit www.csfirefestival.org and www.cospdiversityforum.org or contact 719.331.7588 for more information!
Fujisan Kaen Taiko Concert
When: Sun. August 5, 2 pm
Where: Colorado College, Armstrong Hall, 14 E Cache La Poudre, Colorado Springs CO 80903
Cost: Free, but must pick up tickets
Please join the Taiko Society of Colorado Springs in welcoming and supporting the Fujisan Kaen Taiko Drummers in an exciting special performance! This 25 member Taiko group comes from Fujiyoshida, Japan to celebrate and honor the 50th year of friendship between Fujiyoshida and its sister city, Colorado Springs. For more information about tickets and this event, please visit http://www.coloradocollege.edu/events/2012-08-05-japanese-taiko-drum-concert or contact Colorado College's Worner Student Center at 719.389.6607.
Boulder Asian Aloha Festival When: Sat.-Sun. August 11-12, 2 pm Where:1300-1400 Blocks of Pearl Street, Boulder Cost: Free It's Destination Pacific! The Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance, organizers of the Boulder Asian Festival, and Halau Hula o na Mauna Pohaku, organizers of the Colorado Aloha Festival are proud to announce their partnership in presenting the Colorado Asian Aloha Festival this summer. The festival will offer attendees a chance to experience the diverse cultures of Asia, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. The festival expects over 70 vendors and 50 performers on 2 separate stages. A Community Tent will also bring an educational component to the festival by providing language and cultural lessons as well as family friendly activities. www.coloradoalohafest.com, www.bapaweb.org
An Epic Journey: Aurora Asian/Pacific Communities
When: August 14-November 4, T-F 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Where: Aurora History Museum, 15051 E Alameda Parkway, Aurora CO 80012
Cost: Free
The Aurora Asian/Pacific Community Partnership presents an exhibit highlighting the history and diversity of its Asian/Pacific communities with stories shared through cultural objects, photographs, and personal interviews. For more information, please contact admin@auoraasian.org or 303.326.8695.
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| About the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival |  Your Weekend Passport to Asia and the Pacific- Dragon Boat Races. Cultural Education. Performing Arts. Food. Marketplace.
About CDBF
Founded in 2001 to celebrate Colorado's diverse Asian Pacific American (APA) communities, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF), a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, has become the region's fastest growing, family-friendly summer festival. CDBF offers festival-goers the opportunity to explore APA culture through performances, educational programs, arts and crafts, shopping, dining and the exciting athletic competition of dragon boat racing.
Contact Information: 11049 West 44th Avenue Suite 110 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 T: 303-953-7277 F: 303-953-7278 Toll-free: 877.716.BOAT (2628)
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2012 SPONSORS COMMUNTY PARTNER:
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: MillerCoors Toyota Denver Zoo
ASSOCIATE MEDIA SPONSORS:
The Denver Post
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:Pepsi
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS:
EXHIBITING/PATRON: American Family Insurance
BGV Marketing
CH2M Hill
Coast2Coast / Direct TV Isle Casino Hotel Blackhawk
Kaiser Permanente Yakult Yelp |
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