This Thursday, we are throwing it back to the 18th annual Arizona Dragon Boat Festival held March 23 & 24. 🐲🛶Teams from all over the country and one from Canada competed on Tempe Town Lake. Originating in ancient China, Dragon Boat Racing is now one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and a fun team-building activity. Crews of up to 16 people sit in pairs and paddle to compete in races. Each boat has a drummer beating time to keep the paddlers in unison, and a professional helmsperson in the stern to guide the boat.🥁 Find out more about Tempe’s recreational activities and water sports at the 🔗 in our bio! . . . #tempeplays #tempetownlake #tbt #throwbackthursday #tempeparksandrec #dragonboat #dragonboataz #dragonboatregatta #tempetownlakemarina #azwatersports #tempeplays #tempeboating