Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG

Spectators and rowers brave the rain to particpate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek in Vancouver, BC., June 16, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canadas unique multicultural heritage with exciting programs and professional performances by well- known entertainers. Nick Procaylo / PNG