A 2,500-year-old Chinese sport is back in fashion. The 2nd annual Northern Nevada Dragon Boat Festival celebrates ancient Chinese culture, sport and the natural wonders of the Reno-Sparks region. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads and tails. Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams consisting of 20 synchronized paddlers, one drummer, and one steer person race the boats 500 meters across the lake. The more in sync the paddlers are, the faster the boat glides through the water. Dragon boat racing has become the world’s fastest growing water sport. The festival is free to watch, and open to everyone, Saturday at Sparks Marina.