On May 23, the paddlers accompanied the stroke of their oars with drum beats and chants to move in perfect synchrony on the Miluo River despite wind and rain. As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, the local dragon boat teams are actively participating in training, anticipating good results in the upcoming race. (Photo/Zhang Jingming, Hunan Daily)

On May 23, the paddlers accompanied the stroke of their oars with drum beats and chants to move in perfect synchrony on the Miluo River despite wind and rain. As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, the local dragon boat teams are actively participating in training, anticipating good results in the upcoming race. (Photo/Zhang Jingming, Hunan Daily)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

Chinese source: hunantoday