Xinghua holds a dragon boat race to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival on June 18. [Photo/WeChat account: xinghuafabu]
Sixteen dragon boat teams gather at Taizhou Water Sports Training Base, located in Chenbao town, Xinghua, Jiangsu province, on June 18 to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival.
The preliminary rounds of this race were divided into four groups. The intense competition electrified the entire area.
The team from the Xinghua Economic Development Zone finally clinched first place with their skilled cooperation and strong capabilities.
A fair offering of cultural heritage, characteristic agricultural products, and folk experiences also added fun for citizens and visitors.
Since its inception in 2008, Xinghua's dragon boat race has been passed down from generation to generation. It has long become a distinctive brand event, carrying forward folk culture and embodying the city's spirit.
The audience cheers for the race. [Photo/WeChat account: xinghuafabu]