exclusive-life - Events: The Ritz-Carlton Cup 2002

		Getting off to an auspicious start: waking the coloured dragon with dances and drums. This Chinese ritual was performed by the Berlin Kung Fu club and is intended to bring the rowers good luck.
The Ritz-Carlton Cup 2002 A buzz of excitement in the air on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. in Wolfsburg. More than 1,800 rowers have come to the six-acre grounds to participate in the Ritz-Carlton Cup 2002. The 2nd dragon boot race was held on 25th August and was organised by the five-star hotel chain Ritz Carlton together with the city of Wolfsburg. 40 chefs were there to cater for the athletes and 25,740 guests. Picture Gallery In this context more SELECTED SPECIALS & EVENTS here. Please also take a look at our TRAVEL & EVENT CONSULTING SERVICE here. TOP		90 teams at the starting line, gaily masked as Gauls, devils, Vikings, dragons - you name it, it was there. Obelix the drummer discovered how hard it is to keep your 18 Gauls synchronised over the 220 m course.
		The cox of the police dragon boat was finding it difficult to keep his team on course and was responsible for the only collision with another boat. Even the German football player "Effe", who was rowing for Wolfsburg instead of kicking, couldn't take his team-mates to victory. At the end Autohaus Wolfsburg was the worthy winner of the coveted Ritz Carlton Cup; the crew of 20 was unbeatable in coordination and speed. Text: Corinna Keller Photos: Exclusive-Life