Sunday, June 12, 2011

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The 32nd Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2011 or PIDBF 2011 is one of the grand sport events held annually in Penang, Malaysia. This year event took place in Teluk Bahang Dam on 11 & 12 June 2011.

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As usual, many participants around the world such as Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and newcomers from Guam Island came to compete with our local rovers i.e Pacific West, PDRM, Angkatan Tentera, Penang Island Paddle Club and Anak Malaysia in this renowned event.

Australia-Dragon-Boat-Team Australian Dragon Boat Team

Australian-Dragon-Boat-Team-02 Australian Dragon Boat Team

Indonesia-Dragon-Boat-Team The Indonesian Dragon Boat Team are strong and post a great challenge to other rovers.

Pacific-West-Dragon-Boat-Team Pacific West Dragon Boat Team...One of our local favourite...

NUS-Dragon-Boat-Team Even team from universities such as NUS from Singapore came to compete this annual Penang dragon event.

PDRM-Dragon-Boat-Team PDRM Dragon Boat Team

The races are opened to men, women and mixed categories cov ering either 250m and 500m distances.

Here goes some highlights of the day...

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