2026.06.17 12:14 GMT+8

Cyber dragon boats light up the night in south China

Updated 2026.06.17 12:14 GMT+8
CGTN

Forget racing – these dragon boats are competing for style. In Shunde, south China's Guangdong Province, 20 glowing "cyber dragon boats" turned a riverside waterway into a floating light show, complete with LED dragons, laser effects and DJ beats. Blending centuries-old Dragon Boat Festival traditions with futuristic vibes, the spectacle is drawing young people closer to intangible cultural heritage in a whole new way.

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