Name: How does one 'awaken' the dragon?
Uploaded: 2026-06-19T14:35:52+08:00
Duration: 2 min 9 s
Description: Ever seen a dragon boat 'grown' in the mud? In some regions of China, dragon boats are literally buried in riverbank mud to protect the wood and keep them in top shape – a centuries-old tradition that sounds almost mythical.

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Ever seen a dragon boat 'grown' in the mud? In some regions of China, dragon boats are literally buried in riverbank mud to protect the wood and keep them in top shape – a centuries-old tradition that sounds almost mythical. CGTN host Jack Klumpp experiences this hidden custom firsthand and even got to take part in the eye-dotting ceremony – when the dragon is "awakened" before hitting the water. It's a tradition that transcends language, sharing the spirit of the Dragon Boat Festival with the whole world.

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