Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association
To promote friendship and understanding between the people of Portland, Oregon and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
2026 Eye-Dotting Ceremony | March 29th 2026, 11a-12:30p | 1510 S Harbor Way, Portland, OR 97201
Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, Riverside deck, and RiverPlace Marina Docks
Come awaken the dragon’s for their 2026 Season! Read More about the Eye-Dotting Ceremony!
2026 Race Registration Is Open Until May 6, 2026 | Team Registration
Register for the 2026 Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race. We have Mixed, Women’s, and Open Divisions for Local, Out-of-Area, and Youth teams.
Race Weekend | June 6-7, 2026 | South Hawthorne Waterfront Park, Portland Oregon
Our annual traditional-style dragon boat race held during the Portland Rose Festival. Free to the public. Come and enjoy an exciting weekend of Dragon Boat Races and local food and shopping vendors.
Eye-Dotting Ceremony | March 29, 2025 11-12:30pm | Outside Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel
AWAKEN THE DRAGON! Join us for the Eye-Dotting Ceremony as we officially kick off the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race season! 
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