Dragon boat races have been thrilling audiences at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya, Hainan.

The dragon boat teams of Guangdong and Guizhou each won two first prizes for men's and women's races, respectively.

The games opened on November 22 in Sanya and will conclude on November 30.

Having originated in China, dragon boat racing has become a sport widely practiced around the world, boosting exchanges between China and other countries.