Khmer-Krom Dragons

Khmer-Krom Dragons (KKD) is comprised of unique ethnic Khmer (Cambodian) from the region known as Kampuchea Krom, an unofficial Khmer name for the Mekong delta region, which covers the entire southern part of present-day Vietnam. With inspiration from the original Khmer-Krom dragon boat team from Philadelphia, KKD was formed in summer of 2004 with youth and adults from Seattle-Tacoma area and has won various competitions locally and nationally. In only our 2nd year, we daringly ventured out and competed in IDBF races in Toronto, CAN in 2006.
Dragon boating tradition has long been part of our cultural identity for centuries. We want to promote dragon boating to our youth while increasing the visibility of our identity, history and culture. Our goal is to represent, promote, unite and empower Khmer-Krom youth and community through dragon boating. Therefore, you will see many youth paddling alongside the adults during our races. We want to educate, motivate today’s youth to embrace and preserve Khmer-Krom culture and identity while maintaining our long-held traditions of dragon boating.
If you’re dedicated, likes being on the water and enjoy working out, we want you to join our team. Experience or not, we welcome everyone. Water safety training and paddling techniques will be provided.
If you are interested in learning more about Khmer-Krom, its people and dragon boat team, email us khmerkromdragons@gmail.com or visit www.khmerkrom.org.

 Tampa 2011 Day 1

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 Tampa 2011 Day 1

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