Dragon Boat Races Support Newcomers

By Michelle Allenberg, Tribune Staff

South Niagara Canoe Club Warlocks paddle to shore after finishing a race during the Dragon Boat Races on Saturday afternoon. Saturday June 11, 2016 in Welland, Ont. Michelle Allenberg/Welland Tribune/Postmedia Network

South Niagara Canoe Club Warlocks paddle to shore after finishing a race during the Dragon Boat Races on Saturday afternoon June 11, 2016 in Welland, Ont. -Michelle Allenberg/Welland Tribune/Postmedia Network

Onlookers watched and cheered as dragon-shaped boats glided majestically across the water of the Welland International Flatwater Centre on Saturday.

Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre executive director Janet Madume said she was hoping for some nice weather and was happy the sun was shining for the 15th annual Welland Dragon Boat Festival.

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