Guizhou holds dragon boat cultural festival in Zhenyuan

Dragon boat teams compete on the Wuyang River in Zhenyuan. [Photo/ddcpc website]

A total of 53 dragon boat teams and over 2,000 athletes gathered for the 41st "Guizhou Qingjiu Cup" Dragon Boat Cultural Festival, which was held in Zhenyuan Ancient City from May 31 to June 2.

Zhenyuan hosted vibrant cultural and tourism activities, including dragon boat banquets, intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, fashion shows, concerts, duck-catching competitions, and a mass drone performance.

Zhenyuan's dragon boat racing, a national intangible cultural heritage, serves as a vital bond for ethnic exchanges and unity. It also embodies the preservation of China's outstanding traditional culture, showcasing unique regional charm and national spirit.