18 July 1999 - Dragon Boat Fun Day
The event consisted of 24 teams taking part in a dragon boat race at the Dockland
Sailing & Watersport Centre. The 2,500 spectators were treated to a spectacular race
and lots of other attractions such as fair rides, boat rides, bouncy castle, fun games and
lots of food and drink.
This year to add to the Dragon Boat event, with the support of the UK Bungee Club,
there was also a Chinese Bungee Jump event. One of the main attractions of this event was
Mr Joseph Wu of Spectrum Radio participating in his first ever bungee jump for charity.
This event was generously sponsored by Hoo Hing and many companies operating within the
Chinese trade to raise money for Chinese charities such as the UKFCS (UK Federation of
Chinese Schools). This Charity publishes and distributes Chinese textbooks to Chinese
schools all over the UK and also provides vital training and support to many Chinese
teachers.
We would like to thank the London Chinatown Lions Club & UK Federation of Chinese
Schools for organising the boat race.
