NEW YORK—Taking a break from wire transactions and loans this weekend, some JP Morgan bankers pounded their paddles at the 22nd annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. The event was held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens this weekend.
From experienced paddlers to weekend warriors, to corporate sponsors, more than 2,500 racers came from across the United States and Canada, according to David Archer marketing coordinator of the festival. There were 181 teams at the two-day event.
Archer, who has been with the festival for 13 years, has worked with “Sesame Street” and Nickelodeon.
“But this one just really appeals to me because it is a sporting and a cultural event. ... It’s unusual,” he said.
It is more than a fusion of sports and Chinese culture. The festival includes a wide range of ethnic food and performances, from martial arts to live music, and lots more.
