Dragon boat race held to celebrate upcoming Dragon Boat Festival in E China

Dragon boats take part in a race in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 21, 2023. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

This aerial photo taken on June 21, 2023 shows dragon boats taking part in a race in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

This aerial photo taken on June 21, 2023 shows dragon boats taking part in a race in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

This aerial photo taken on June 21, 2023 shows dragon boats taking part in a race in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

This aerial photo taken on June 21, 2023 shows some dragon boats getting prepared for a race in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

Dragon boats take part in a race in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 21, 2023. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

Dragon boats take part in a race in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 21, 2023. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

A dragon boat race is held in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 21, 2023. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

This aerial photo taken on June 21, 2023 shows dragon boats taking part in a race in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

A dragon boat race is held in Taohuatan Township, Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 21, 2023. A total of 25 teams participated in a dragon boat race, which opened here Wednesday, to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. This year's festival falls on June 22. (Xinhua/Du Yu)