39th Zhenyuan Dragon Boat Cultural Festival Guizhou Province Officially Kicks off

On June 30, 2023, the 39th Zhenyuan Dragon Boat Cultural Festival sponsored by Guizhou Qingjiu Distillery Co., Ltd. was officially launched in Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China. This event has a rich history and cultural significance in the region. It attracted a record number of participants, with 40 teams and over 1,300 participants competing in the races.

In Zhenyuan, every street has its unique dragon boat stories and their own dragon boat teams. The Zhenyuan Dragon Boat Race has a long history and a strong mass foundation. It is not only a high-quality sports event in China but also an excellent traditional ethnic sports project in Guizhou Province. It has become a long-standing cultural and tourism advantage for Zhenyuan County.

The venue [Photo via the Publicity Department of the CPC Zhenyuan County Committee]

A photo taken during the race [Photo via the Publicity Department of the CPC Zhenyuan County Committee]

The first-place winner in the group stage receives a duck as a reward. [Photo via the Publicity Department of the CPC Zhenyuan County Committee]

A photo taken during the race [Photo via the Publicity Department of the CPC Zhenyuan County Committee]

Tourists watching the race from the riverbank [Photo by Lu Dan]

Participants showcasing the prizes they have received [Photo by Lu Dan]