Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Cancelled | Vancouver News

The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival is canceled again—this time for the second time in four years—due to a shortage of local teams, rising costs, and declining participation since the pandemic. With other festivals crowding the calendar and a perception that dragon boating is for older folks, youth engagement is lagging. But organizers are determined to bring it back in 2027, hoping the community will rally to revive the spirit of the race. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea5810571b6e849a