Racing in dragon boats goes back thousands of years among the Chinese diaspora.
Across the Chinese diaspora, racing in dragon boats has been a tradition reaching back thousands of years.
“This dragon boat race allows us to meet, exchange and take part in something,” Ms Lin said on Monday following qualifiers the previous night.Daytime racing means dealing with the intense central Taiwan sun reflecting off the river, leaving you feeling unwell, said Chen Ta-tzung, a 28-year-old machinery maintenance specialist.“When we focus on rowing during the race, we cannot enjoy the beautiful scene. But when we row back, we can really enjoy the beautiful sights,” he added.
At a competition on a canal in the east of Beijing on Monday, participant Shi Shulei cheered the event as a celebration of traditional Chinese culture, devoid of commercial or foreign influences. In Hong Kong, a former British colony where political and civil liberties have been increasingly restricted in recent years, the emphasis among racers was on working together to achieve a common goal.“Dragon boat is a team sport. It’s important we share a team spirit,” said Andy Ng, the coach of a local team. “Each member strives with the same objective which is being the fastest to the finish point. Everyone in my team enjoys it and we enjoy the workout together.
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