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Ice dragon boat racing brings festivities to NE China

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Ice dragon boating is quickly gaining popularity as a winter sport in northeast China. It usually involves crews of 10 paddlers plus one drummer and a steers-person, who race against other teams on a frozen river or lake course.

This week, an invitational tournament kicked off in Jinzhou City of northeast China's Liaoning Province, drawing nearly 30 teams from across China competing in thrilling speed races on ice.

The unique race highlights Jinzhou's efforts to promote winter sports and boost its tourism appeal.

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