Over 300 people attended the opening of the Dragon Boat Museum in Quincy, Massachusetts on May 31.
As part of Quincy’s 400th Anniversary of its settlement, the museum welcomed the public to explore the historical significance of dragon boats and the deep roots of dragon boat racing in Asian cultures. The Dragon Boat Museum is the vision of artist Peter Ng.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Matt Seto, CEO of the Dragon Boat Museum and Executive Director of the American Legion Chinatown Post 328, said, “This museum is not just about boats. It’s about heritage, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of the community. We are proud to open our doors in Quincy, a city with a rich maritime past and a dynamic multicultural future.”

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain remarked on the significance of the moment: “The Asian community has become such a strong pillar of our city — building organizations, founding small businesses, and really making Quincy thrive.” Then he added: “I’ve never been in a dragon boat, but I look forward to being trained.”

For more, see https://sampan.org/2025/uncategorized-en/artist-fulfills-dream-with-dragon-boat-museum/
— Ben Lee