Over 200 dragon boats participated in the Dragon Boat Festival in Chebei Village, Tianhe District, south China’s Guangzhou City, on June 5, 2019. /VCG Photo

Following tradition, the village invited teams from other villages in the Pearl River Delta region for the race along the Chebei canal, gathering together with all "boat brothers." /VCG Photo

With the noise of firecrackers, the festivities in Chebei attracted tons of people to gather near the Chebei canal, celebrating the centuries-old festival. /VCG Photo

Besides the dragon boat race, the festival also includes opera shows, carnivals and interactive cultural activities. /VCG Photo