Chinese Dragon Boat Races held in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival took place Saturday.

The annual event happened along the Festival Pier in Pawtucket, and also included the family-friendly Taiwan Day Festival.

The races use unique Taiwanese-style dragon boats from the Republic of China.

The festival had a selection of Asian food trucks, vendors, the Taste Of Taiwan, and activities for children and families.

Also at the event was a Chinese Dumpling Eating Contest, and the Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe.

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