Charlotte’s Asian & Dragon Boat Festival: A City Staple Celebrating Identity, Heritage, and Community for Over 20 Years

By Cameron Lee May 1, 2025 Dr. John Chen, chairman of the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) and founder of the Charlotte Dragon Boat Association, has called Charlotte home since the early ’90s — back when there were very few Asian-owned businesses in the city. Dr. Eumelia “Nini” Bautista, Chairman Emeritus of the … Continue reading Charlotte’s Asian & Dragon Boat Festival: A City Staple Celebrating Identity, Heritage, and Community for Over 20 Years