Abstract
Dragon boat Race is a sport that dates back five thousand years ago, and has been held every year. It is no longer confined in Chinese circle, more and more athletes and enthusiasts from all over the world take part in this sport. In Taiwan, there is a saying which appears in primary and secondary’s history textbook, that is First Fucheng, second Lukang, and third Bangka. Located in Changhua, Lukang is one of the areas where the Chinese culture was flourishing in the early stage. The Dragon Boat Race officially began in 1978, after which the competition has been held for over forty years. Recently the tournament has open its arms to international athletes who can also enjoy the traditional culture. The study uses Lukang Dragon Boat Culture as research object in which historical origin and current development are explored
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Sporting Cultures and Identities
KEYWORDS
Taiwan, Dragon Boat Race, Cultural Identity
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