Name: Foshan's historic dragon boat 'drifting' race prepares for return
Uploaded: 2026-06-02T15:51:53+08:00
Duration: PT50.491S
Description: Local teams in southern China have intensified their training ahead of the annual Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 19 this year.

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Local teams in southern China have intensified their training ahead of the annual Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 19 this year. Set deep within a labyrinth of narrow, stone-walled canals in Diejiao Village – located in Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province – racers are practicing well into the night to master the challenging watercourses.

Boasting a history of over 500 years, the unique Diejiao race is renowned for its hazardous course, requiring massive vessels to "drift" at high speeds around sharp, treacherous bends. The regional tradition has evolved from an ancient commemoration into a major modern spectator attraction, serving as a rigorous test of both technical precision and absolute teamwork.

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