On February 19, the first Xigubu Dragon Canoe Invitational was held in Dongfeng Town, attracting flocks of local residents and tourists. During the event, the Xigubu Dragon Canoe Association was inaugurated. It will regularly organize dragon canoe races to enrich rural cultural life and promote intangible cultural heritage.

Before the race, villagers scrambled to touch the dancing lion.

Children staged a wonderful cultural performance.

Villagers moved their dining tables to the riverside to watch the race while eating.

All the canoeists started at the same time and charged forward like arrows.

On both sides of the river, many people were attracted to watch the dragon canoe race.

A canoeist was drinking water during the race.

A canoeist fell behind due to a capsizing soon after the start of the race.

A shirtless canoeist. (Photo/Miao Xiaojian)