3,000 paddlers in Sydney dragon boat races
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Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia was filled with dragon boats on Sunday for races to mark Chinese New Year. /Chinanews Photo

Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia was filled with dragon boats on Sunday for races to mark Chinese New Year. /Chinanews Photo

More than 3,000 paddlers churned the water as spectators lined Cockle Bay Wharf. /Chinanews Photo

More than 3,000 paddlers churned the water as spectators lined Cockle Bay Wharf. /Chinanews Photo

Originating in the rivers of south China as a ceremony to encourage prosperous rains, today dragon boat racing has evolved into a fast-paced water sport. /Chinanews Photo

Originating in the rivers of south China as a ceremony to encourage prosperous rains, today dragon boat racing has evolved into a fast-paced water sport. /Chinanews Photo