Dragon Boat Race- a ritualistic sport

When you find yourself in Singapore it's not all thatpopular sport in Singapore which originated in China. A
easy to pick and choose the places you want to visitdragon boat is a very narrow canoe like boat which is
simply because almost every tourist attraction indesigned to be powered by humans.
Singapore deserves a visit and is unique in its ownThe sport itself has a history which dates back more
way. Singaporean cuisine is no different as it is unlikethan 2000 years as an event which had great ritualistic
any other in the world. The variety of dishes that youimportance to the people of China. In Singapore
will be able to find at a regular food court for instancehowever the festival is held in remembrance of Qu
is truly remarkable and is not limited to a selection ofYuan who is a well known Chinese poet. During the
food from one particular part of the world. What isDragon Boat Festival which is held annually in
called the cuisine of Singapore is a mixture of MalaySingapore many racing events are held which are
(local), Indonesian, Indian and Chinese cooking styles.fiercely contested. Each team has a total of 22
While in Singapore visitors should not forget to samplemembers of whom 20 are paddlers, a drummer who
a serving of duck rice from a Chinese restaurant, asets the pace and a steering captain who directs the
dish of soto ayam from an Indonesian restaurant andboat on the correct path.
a helping of Murtabak from an Indian food outlet to get For luxurious Singapore serviced apartments with
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needs of the festival with ease. Dragon boating is a