On June 8, the 2024 China (Foshan) Diejiao Dragon Boat Drifting Race was launched in Foshan, and it will last until June 11. As the nation's only water-based bend racing folk sport, Diejiao Dragon Boat Drifting is extremely famous on the internet. At 2:30 PM on June 8, 18 teams began competing in the Shengtang Zone. The river of Shengtang Zone is approximately 650 meters long, with an "L"-shaped track featuring a challenging stone corner known as "Kaoshi Corner." Dragon boat drifting requires not only sharp turns but also need to pass the challenge from stone corner "Kaoshi Corner," where a slight mistake can result in capsizing. Let's witness the breathtaking water drifting skills!
Scene from the Diejiao Dragon Boat Drifting Race (Photo/Ben Er)
Scene from the Diejiao Dragon Boat Drifting Race (Photo/Song Jie)
30 to 40 people were paddling together on a 25-meter dragon boat through a narrow river channel (Photo/Ben Er)
30 to 40 people were paddling together on a 25-meter dragon boat through a narrow river channel (Photo/Ben Er)
Participants were paddling rhythmically to the beat of the drums (Photo/Ben Er)
Participants were paddling rhythmically to the beat of the drums (Photo/Song Jie)
Participants were paddling rhythmically to the beat of the drums (Photo/Song Jie)
Excited spectators were cheering for the participants from the stands (Photo/ Wang Yingyao)
Scene from award ceremony (Photo/Ben Er)
Scene from award ceremony (Photo/Song Jie)
Reporter | Zoey
Revisor | Lynn, Eddie
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