We don’t recommend or support any political candidates. We sponsor many meet candidates forums and new voter drives. We try to eliminate any fear that citizens have about the voting process. We provide the opportunity for citizens to ask questions of the candidates and to join our democratic process. We hope to generate a spirit of enthusiasm for the voting process. It is only through the voting process that we maintain our freedoms.

Early Voting Locations

Dallas County Main site
Dallas County Early voting locations

Collin County Main site
Collin County Early voting locations

Tarrant County Main Site
Tarrant County Early voting locations

Denton County Main Site
Denton County Early voting locations

Enjoy a great tradition

2008 Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival.

DFWAACC is a sponsor of this activity

The festival features kite flying and dragon boat races in the morning, cultural performances and a lantern festival in the afternoon plus traditional Asian food, arts and crafts and educational activities for children. Come enjoy a day of cultural diversity and educational activities. This event is free to the public to attend.

Event Information

Celebrate ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

2008 Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite, and Lantern Festival
Sunday,  May 18, 2008 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Lake Carolyn, Irving, Texas

Dragon Boat Racing

Dragon boat racing originated in China over 2,000 years ago. It’s an ancient Chinese festival, commemorating the great hero and patriot, Qu Yuan. Rice wrapped in water rush leaves is the traditional food used to honor his sacrifices. According to legend, the local fishermen raced out in their boats to try to save him from drowning in the Mei Lo River. Over the past 25 years dragon boat racing has become an organized international sport. In fact, today it has become the world’s fastest growing water sport. Dragon Boat Festivals are celebrated across Asia, in Europe, Australia, Canada and here in the US.

Kites

Originally used for communication in battle, kites were invented in China about 2,000 years ago. In the 12th century, kite making spread to the West. As the handicraft of making kites developed in China, local and traditional Chinese culture.