Marco Polo World Foundation - MPWF

11/06/2025

An unforgettable day!

11/06/2025

Thank You for Making the 16th Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite & Lantern Festival an unforgettable day!

What an amazing day filled with culture, color, and community spirit! The Marco Polo World Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this event possible — our wonderful VIP guests, sponsors, consulate representatives, performers, volunteers, vendors, media partners, friends and attendees.A very special thank-you to our hardworking Planning Committee for your dedication, teamwork, and passion that brought every detail to life — and to our Steering Committee (Yanming Peng, Bernard Manale, and Fendy Chan) for your outstanding leadership and guidance.

We also deeply appreciate our talented photo and video team for capturing every unforgettable moment of the festival!

Your support continues to make this event a joyful celebration of cultural unity and friendship. We can’t wait to see you all again at our 17th Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite & Lantern Festival on Sunday, October 4, 2026!

With warmest appreciation,Diana Wang Madsen (王美兰)Founder, Chairwoman of the Board, and PresidentMarco Polo World Foundation

photo credit to Andrew Shao

11/03/2025

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10/24/2025

Mark your calendar!
November 2nd is right around the corner.

10/19/2025

Paddles up! 💪 The MPWF DFW Dragon Boat Racing Club had a training session with - teamwork, rhythm, and power on the water! Can’t wait to see you next week!

10/16/2025

🐲🏮🪁 It’s ….TIME🎵～🎤～🪩

It’s that time of the year again!
Marco Polo World Foundation warmly invites you to join us for the 16th Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite & Lantern Festival! 🎉

Come experience a full day of culture, competition, and community, vibrant performances, delicious food, and endless fun by the lake! 🌊✨

📅 Date: Sunday, NOV2 2025
📍 Location: Lake Carolyn, Irving TX
🕒 Time: 8:30am-6pm

💫 Festival Highlights:
🚣‍♀️ Dragon Boat Races – feel the rhythm, teamwork, and excitement on the water!
🪁 Kite & Hackysack Fun – bring your favorite kite or join friendly games on the field!
🎃 Halloween Costume Showcase – wear your most creative look and win special prizes!
🥁 Best Drummer Competition – bring the beat and show your spirit on the drums!
🎶 Live Performances | 🍜 Food Vendors | 🎨 Family Activities

Bring your family, friends, and good energy — let’s celebrate unity, culture, and creativity under one sky! 🌎💖

👉 Mark your calendar and share the event with your friends!