A popular Chinese tradition, dragon boat racing commemorates the death of ancient poet Chu Yuan. It also pays respect to the dragon, the ruler of the water. Having started more than 2,000 years ...
The Xiliin Gol International Ice Dragon Boat Championship kicked off in Xiliinhot on Jan 20, attracting over 3,000 spectators and showcasing top-tier teams from around the world. The competition ...
“The Teluk Bahang Dam offers calmer waters and a better environment for dragon boat racing,” he said. The Guangzhou Baiyun Renhe team’s victory in the International Premier Open was one of ...
It was great teamwork, and we are so pleased to have won the race on this occasion. Dr Yanqiao Dong, Manchester Confucius Institute Director Dragon boat racing has been a traditional Chinese paddled ...
One of the most popular events during Sydney’s Chinese New Year celebrations are the dragon boat races in Darling Harbour. Sydney claims its dragon boat festival is the biggest in the southern ...
A dragon boat race on ice was held in Urat Middle Banner China Inner Mongolia on Sunday The participants used metal paddles to stab through the ice ...
The most obvious tradition of the Dragon Boat Festival is dragon boat racing. The racing of these boats is linked to the legend of Qu Yuan, commemorating his life and death. Each team is led by a ...
Teams don fancy dress and race three times, before the event ends with a grand final More than £85,000 has been raised for charity by competitors taking part in York's Dragon Boat Race.