>The 2014 Dragon Soul Boat Race was grandly held in Phoenix City (picture)

The 2014 Dragon Soul Boat Race was grandly held in Phoenix City (picture) Picture/Text Zhang Zhaohong On March 22, the dragon boat race with traditional Chinese characteristics was held in Temp...

Photo/Text Zhang Zhaohong

On March 22, the dragon boat race with traditional Chinese characteristics was played in the Great Lakes District of Tempe City. This year, a total of 75 dragon boat teams from all over the United States participated, and nearly 2,000 players showed off their skills in the two-day race. The rippling blue water of the lake rose one after another at the climax of the competition, and thousands of people shouted for cheers. The Alberta Chinese Restaurant Association and PepsiCo teamed up to participate.

The water splashed and the fighting was fierce

The event was unprecedented and the crowds were crowded

Dragon boat racing activities have become popular all over the United States. Although it is spearheaded by the Chinese, white dragon boat enthusiasts have caught up with them. Dragon boat racing has become an important cultural activity in the local mainstream society, and has enhanced the American people's knowledge and understanding of Asian culture.

Beautiful girls watch the competition

Chinese representatives: Lai Jiayi, Wen Linglin, Wu Yizhao, Deng Chaoju, Frankle take a break in front of the battle

In the United States, which loves outdoor sports, dragon boat racing events have been held continuously since March. During this period, some well-trained dragon boat teams traveled north and south to compete with each other. In the United States, dragon boat races have spread from California on the west coast and New York state on the east coast to inland states, and are held regularly in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington, D.C., Denver, Phoenix... and other places. The competition is divided into mixed group, corporate group, student group, disabled group, breast cancer rehabilitation patient group...etc.

In addition to the lively dragon boat competition on the field, the dragon boat race also includes performances of traditional folk skills of various ethnic groups such as martial arts, dance, and music. It is rich in content and creates a strong cultural exchange atmosphere. The reason why dragon boating has quickly become popular among people of all ethnic groups is mainly because it is a group activity that shows unity and cooperation. Whether it is competitive competition or leisure entertainment, dragon boat rowing is not restricted by age or gender. It increases the emotional interaction between people and promotes harmonious coexistence between ethnic groups, which has unusual social significance.