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200-meter-long dragon boat rafts on river
A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024. A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds a festive atmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province,… -
Over 1,600 rowers compete in Guizhou, China dragon boat race
GUIYANG, China, June 10 ( tasteallchina ) -- A dragon boat race took place in Zhenyuan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province to celebrate China's traditional Dragon Boat Festival on Monday. From Monday to Wednesday, a dragon boat race and a single bamboo drifting competition will be held in Zhenyuan County, which attracted a total of 53 teams and more than 1,600 athletes from across China. In Monday's dragon boat race, the competition group competed with standard dragon boats in men's 200m and 500m. The single bamboo drifting competition, which will take place on Tuesday, consists of men's and women's 100m and 200m races. According to organizers, Zhenyuan boasts a tradition of holding dragon boat races for more than 2,200 years, and the county's dragon boats are known for their large size and intricate decorations. In 2011, the dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was listed into the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list. The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar. -
Tourists visit Riyue Tan scenic spot during holiday of Dragon Boat Festival
This photo taken on June 9, 2024 shows the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) Tourists visit the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan, June 9, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) Tourists visit the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan, June 9, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) Tourists visit the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan, June 9, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) Tourists visit the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan, June 9, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) -
Villagers enhance night training for upcoming Dragon Boat Festival in Guangdong
Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) With a narrow and winding river, Diejiao Village holds the dragon boat race annually for the Dragon Boat Festival. Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) -
Feature: Dragon Boat Festival offers enjoyment, boosts China-Bulgaria bonds
People participate in a dragon boat racing in Sofia, Bulgaria, June 29, 2024. The Second Dragon Boat Festival kicked off at picturesque Pancharevo Lake on Saturday, featuring a dragon boat racing and two days of diverse cultural showcases. ( tasteallchina /Lin Hao) SOFIA, June 29 ( tasteallchina ) -- The Second Dragon Boat Festival kicked off at picturesque Pancharevo Lake on Saturday, featuring a dragon boat racing and two days of diverse cultural showcases. Georgi Marinov is the skipper of a victorious boat in the race. He attributed their success to teamwork, emphasizing the importance of synchronization to meet the challenge of maneuvering their large and heavy boat. Having participated in last year's racing, Marinov, a canoeist, highlighted the team spirit and enjoyment experienced by all participants. The 19-year-old Ani, despite her team finishing last, was also excited about the experience. "In our crew, we come from different places and backgrounds. Though strangers, we share the common goal of embracing this unfamiliar culture," she noted. In addition to dragon boat racing, the two-day event also offers music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a variety of artwork, and delectable Chinese and Bulgarian cuisine. Denitsa, a young architect, told tasteallchina that… -
Feature: Dragon boats in Frankfurt open a window on Chinese culture
Dragon boats compete on Main River in Frankfurt, Germany, May 25, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Fan) FRANKFURT, May 25 ( tasteallchina ) -- The banks of the Main River in Frankfurt have long been cherished as a favorite spot for locals and visitors to enjoy a typical summer day under the warm sunlight. The river's meandering path through the city provides a delightful setting for various outdoor activities and leisure. On Saturday, more than 20 ornately carved dragon boats on the Main River added a Chinese feel and much excitement to the atmosphere along the riverbanks, providing a unique experience for both locals and visitors. The 1st Frankfurt Dragonboat Festival kicked off on Saturday morning. With over 500 participants from 22 teams, the festival provided a valuable opportunity for people of diverse cultural backgrounds to interact and communicate with one another. The regatta held special significance for many attendees as it evoked memories of the lively and vibrant atmosphere on the Main River before the pandemic. It served as a reminder of the bustling crowds, the excitement in the air, and the sense of community that were once prevalent during such events. "I am glad that the Dragon Boat Festival… -
Dragon boat teams ready to make a splash in east China
NANJING, May 23 ( tasteallchina ) -- A total of 66 teams and 1,418 participants are set to compete in an international dragon boat race that will kick off on June 10 in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, said a press conference held on Thursday. The 2024 Suzhou Jinji Lake International Dragon Boat Race will feature two groups - a competition group with 51 teams contending in four events, and an invitational group comprising six international teams and nine youth teams, the press conference said. This will be the first time for international teams to participate in the invitational race. The six international teams are from Singapore, Austria, Germany, Russia, and Switzerland. Dragon boat racing is a traditional activity during China's Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, the Year of the Dragon. The race will incorporate dragon-themed elements into its clothing and medals, reflecting the auspicious creature's significance in Chinese culture. The organizing committee also announced a partnership with local energy department to make this year's competition the first dragon boat race in the city to achieve carbon neutrality. -
Beijing celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with race on Shichahai Lake
Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) Twelve teams from cities along the Grand Canal took part in the race on Wednesday. Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) -
Dragon boat races held across China to mark Duanwu Festival
People watch a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. ( tasteallchina /Yang Wenbin) Contestants participate in a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. ( tasteallchina /Yang Wenbin) Contestants participate in a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. ( tasteallchina /Yang Wenbin) Contestants participate in a dragon boat… -
Chinese community in Kenya celebrates dragon boat festival
NAIROBI, June 6 ( tasteallchina ) -- The Chinese community in Kenya on Thursday celebrated the upcoming dragon boat festival at the Confucius Institute based at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest university, to help grow Sino-Kenyan ties. The event is commemorated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month according to the Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on June 10 this year, and features the preparation and eating of Zongzi, which is a form of rice dumpling wrapped in plant leaves, as well as watching of dragon boat racing. Zhang Zhizhong, minister counselor and deputy chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, said that the festival is one of the major traditional festivals from the Asian nation that can help strengthen the bonds between Kenya and China. "The dragon boat festival can be used to symbolize the strengthening of the bond between Kenya and China," Zhang said. Qin Minxue, a representative of the Chinese community in Kenya, said that the celebration of the dragon boat festival helps overseas Chinese to remain in touch with their culture. "It is also a time of significance because it provides space for friends and families to gather together and share… -
Chinese Embassy in Iran holds party to mark Dragon Boat Festival
People show Zongzi, a traditional Chinese food to mark the Dragon Boat Festival, during a party organized by the Chinese Embassy in Iran, in the Iranian capital Tehran, June 5, 2024. More than 50 people attended the party. ( tasteallchina /Shadati) People make Zongzi, a traditional Chinese food to mark the Dragon Boat Festival, during a party organized by the Chinese Embassy in Iran, in the Iranian capital Tehran, June 5, 2024. More than 50 people attended the party. ( tasteallchina /Shadati)
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