2026 Festival Highlights

5th Annual Bahamas International Dragon Boat Festival
May 2–3, 2026 · Goodman’s Bay, Nassau

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Chinese Embassy festival highlights · Royal Bahamas Police Force team photos · J.S. Johnson Vikings reel

Supporting hope, healing and community

Following the success of the 5th Annual Festival, the Bahamas Chinese Dragon Boat Association presented donations to the Cancer Society of The Bahamas and Sister Sister. Heartfelt thanks go to our major sponsors, supporters and the Chinese community for making these contributions and the festival possible.

The festival brought together 48 teams, including 17 visiting teams from the USA, Canada and Jamaica. The Association proudly sponsored the gold-winning Cancer Concherers, along with teams from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Defence Force, Department of Immigration, Prison Officers and youth groups. All sponsored teams received free registration, practice and full equipment support.

We thank the Cancer Society for its ongoing work in screening, patient support, education and cancer awareness. Join our practices as we prepare for the 6th Annual Festival on May 1–2, 2027.