Hey there! Have you ever heard of dragon boats? 🐉🚣♂️ In a village called Huanglaguan in Guizhou Province, China, over 100 villagers gathered on May 10 to launch their beautiful dragon boats. They’re getting ready for the exciting Dragon Boat Festival races!
This isn’t just any boat race. This tradition is hundreds of years old! Huanglaguan was built way back in 1550 during the Ming Dynasty. That’s nearly 500 years ago! 😮 It’s located at the southernmost pass of China’s Southern Great Wall.
According to the elders in the village, dragon boat racing here started during the Ming and Qing dynasties. A dynasty is like a period when a particular family ruled over China. So imagine, kids back then might have watched these same races!
Back in the day, Huanglaguan was a key border outpost. The dragon boat races were a way for people to come together, make friends, and pray for safety. Today, this awesome tradition lives on, and it’s a big part of the local culture.
Isn’t it cool how a tradition can bring people together for centuries? Maybe one day, you can visit Huanglaguan and see the dragon boats yourself! 🐲✨
Reference(s):
Dragon boat tradition revives centuries-old culture in Guizhou
cgtn.com
