Hey everyone! Guess what’s making waves in Guizhou Province, China? The exciting Traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Race has just begun! 🐉✨
This year, 60 teams from all over the country have gathered in the beautiful city of Tongren. They’re here to paddle their hearts out in four thrilling events:
- Men’s Traditional Style
- Women’s Traditional Style
- Men’s Freestyle
- Women’s Freestyle
The racecourse is a straight 500 meters—picture five football fields end to end! 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 The teams paddle as fast as they can, their colorful dragon boats slicing through the water. It’s a sight to see!
After the preliminary rounds, 24 teams have sped their way into the semifinals. The excitement continues as they race again tomorrow, with the championship finals happening later in the day. Who will take home the victory? 🏆
The Dragon Boat Festival is a special time in China, filled with fun, tradition, and of course, racing dragons (well, dragon boats!). Have you ever seen a dragon boat race or tried paddling a boat yourself? It’s harder than it looks!
Stay tuned to find out which team will paddle to glory! 🚣♀️🚣♂️
Reference(s):
Traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Race starts in Guizhou, marks festival
cgtn.com
