Celtic Fest St. Patrick's Day parade pictures of Gung Haggis Fat Choy dragon boat float, by Nick Lum



My friend Nick Lum took some great pictures of the Gung Haggis Fat Choy
dragon boat float in the 3rd Annual Vancouver St. Patrick's Day
Parade.  In this series of photographs, we are crossing Davie St.,
as we “paddle” North along Granville St.





Gung Haggis Fat Choy banner announces our parade entry.  Deb
Martin is our designated driver, Little stuffed dragon animal toys sit
on the hood of the truck – photo Nick Lum





Dave Samis “steers” the boat while wearing the “Maple Leaf tartan”
kilt.  Todd wong has just climbed into the boat to “paddle” with
Aefa Mulholland. – photo Nick Lum





Good wide shot of the truck and boat – photo Nick Lum





Our beautiful towing vehicle was loaned to us by our dragon boat friend
Susan Hyde, who organizes the Saints Preserve Us dragon boat team. –
photo Nick Lum.





Todd gives Aefa her first paddling lesson, while Daming bangs on the drum – photo Nick Lum





Aefa smiles during her very first paddling lesson in a dragon
boat.  This was the first time the Glasgow native set foot in a
dragon boat team.  We think she is perfect! – photo Nick Lum.



Daming sits in the drummers seat, ensuring that Todd and Aefa paddle in synch with each other – photo Nick Lum.



Daming smiles for the camera, showing off his green flower lei, as he
bangs on the drum.  Todd shows Aefa how to reach with the dragon
boat paddle – photo Nick Lum



Dave Samis demonstrates his multicultural fashion sense, combining
Maple Leaf tartan kilt, red Gung Haggis dragon boat team racing shirt,
and green St. Patrick's Day party hat with a green flower lei – photo
Nick Lum