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Date: 30 June & 1 July 2012

Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm

Venue: Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang

official web site: http://www.penangdragonboat.gov.my/

The popular Plenitude Penang International Dragon Boat Festival is back for the 32^nd time in Penang from 30 June to 1 July this year. This year, 14 international teams from South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Thailand, Philippines and New Zealand have confirmed their participation, as well as 13 Malaysian teams.

The public is welcome to witness the race at the beautiful Teluk Bahang Dam. Rapid Penang busses travelling to Batu Feringgi will extend their route up to the dam from 8.00am to 6.00pm during these two days. For those who visit, they need not worry about food as they will be able to purchase meals at the site using food-coupons which will be sold by the organiser during the event. Those who purchase a minimum of RM10 worth of coupons will be entitled to enter in the lucky draw and stand a chance to win a Grand Prize of a cruise to Phuket worth RM 4500, hotel stays, 50 Swork sunglasses worth RM799 and more!

For those who wish to participate, an entry fee of RM120 for 12 racers and RM180 for 22 racers per team will be charged for each event. The categories are as follows:

In conjunction with the festival, a photography competition will also be held for shutterbugs. Those with the best photos of the race will be awarded with RM800 for first prize, RM500 for second prize and RM300 for third prize. The photo submission date will be by 15 July 2012.

For participants of the race, a workshop will be held on 29 June, from 10am to 6pm at Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel and later at Teluk Bahang Dam. An expert coach from Philippines will be conducting the workshop to discuss rowing techniques, followed by a Water Safety Awareness Course by a qualified trainer. Each participant team can send two representatives to attend the workshop.

For participation or more information about the festival, please contact 04-650 5136, 012-483 0448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Visit our website for more details: www.penangdragonboat.gov.my.

This event is fully supported by the Penang State Government and is an affiliated event of the International Dragon Boat Federation.