Hey everyone! Have you ever seen a dragon boat race? It’s super exciting! In Hele Town, Wanning City, in China’s Hainan Province, 12 local teams paddled their hearts out during the annual Dragon Boat Festival. 🎉
Did you know that Hele Town is called “China’s Dragon Boat Town”? 🏆 It got this cool title from the China Dragon Boat Association in 2015 because of its long history with dragon boats. The town has been racing dragon boats since the Song Dynasty, which was over 900 years ago! 😲 That’s like way before smartphones or even cars existed!
Dragon boat racing is a traditional Chinese sport where teams row long, colorful boats shaped like dragons. 🐲 They paddle to the beat of a drum, and it’s all about teamwork and rhythm. It’s so much fun to watch!
The Dragon Boat Festival is a special holiday in China, celebrating culture, tradition, and honoring ancient legends. People eat yummy rice dumplings called zongzi, and communities come together to cheer on their favorite teams. 🍙🎈
Isn’t it amazing how Hele Town keeps this ancient tradition alive? Maybe one day, you can visit and see the thrilling races yourself! Would you like to ride in a dragon boat? Let us know! 😊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
