Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association
To promote friendship and understanding between the people of Portland, Oregon and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Host 2 Students from Taiwan! | June 3rd – June 9th 2026
Become a Host Family for the 2026 Portland Rose Festival
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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.
The PACE Makers are a dragon boat team representing PACE, Platform for Asian Community & Engagement Employee Resource Group at adidas. Inspired by the cultural roots of dragon boat racing, our team brings adidas employees and allies together to build community, celebrate heritage, and paddle forward with unity and pride.
Together, we move as one crew, representing the power of sport, culture, and connection.