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FREE Coast Lines Your Goolwa - Victor Harbor community monthly magazine reaching Kangaroo Island and the Fleurieu March, 2014 Subscribe by post or FREE online [email protected] Vol. 3; No. 49 Distributed first Thursday of each month T: 0402 900 317 www.coastlines.com.au Christianne's eyes opened to the world A taste of ancient Chinese tradition graced the banks of the Murray River at Goolwa last week with the Coorong Dragons having their new dragon boat officially blessed by the abbot venerable Jie Wen Shi from the South Australian Zhu-Lin Buddhist Association. Reverend Alan Jones, of Goolwa, was also there to perform the naming ceremony – the Christianne – after Christian Follas and club president Annie Harris, both of whom founded the Coorong Dragons club 12 months ago, establishing a base at the Goolwa Aquatic Club. The ceremony, performed throughout the world with dragon boats, is known as “dotting the eyes” with the Annie Harris and The painting of a small dot on the abbot venerable Jie eyes of the dragon at the head Wen Shi braved the of the boat. It is said when chilly winds at the the eyes are painted they are traditional ceremony for the Christianne. opened to the world. Welcome the Christianne. How does your day start? Chiton’s starts at $359,000 OPEN EVERY Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1pm- 4pm. Corner of Port Elliot and Oceans Road, Hayborough. Phone us for more information on 0427 703 271 or 1300 658 904 If you’re ready for the lifestyle you deserve, wake up to Retirement Living at Chiton Rocks. Whether you start your day with a relaxing stroll along the beach or walking trails, or a cuppa taking in the panoramic views, this is the life! 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