Salt River Dragon Boat Race Live Review (Photos)

Salt River Dragon Boat Race Live Review (Photos) (Reported by Zhang Zhaohong/Photography) Salt Rive located in Tempe City (Tempe)...

(Reported by Zhang Zhaohong/Photographed) Salt River located in Tempe City (Tempe) River has the most beautiful section of river flowing through Alberta. People in Phoenix nickname it "Tempe Lake". In late spring in March, Tianbi Lake ushered in the most beautiful day, because the dragon boat race with Chinese traditional characteristics has already started beating the drums in the Great Lakes area! This year, more than 70 dragon boat teams from all over the United States participated. They set up camp on the edge of the Great Lakes, and nearly 2,000 players were gearing up to show off their skills in the dragon boat race.

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. From California on the west coast and New York state on the east coast, they spread to inland states. They were 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. Dragon boat racing activities are surging across the United States. Although it is spearheaded by the Chinese, white dragon boat enthusiasts have caught up from behind. Dragon boat racing has become an important cultural activity in the local mainstream society, promoting cultural exchanges and development of various ethnic groups.

Over the years, the Alberta Chinese Restaurant Association and Pepsi-Cola have worked hand in hand to support the influx of cultural dragon boats. On March 28, the Longwei Navy, chaired by Chairman Zhang Huafang and veteran figure Deng Chaoju, and led by Wu Yizhao and Yam Dahong, was formed immediately. This year's dragon boat team wore uniform Tsing Yi and looked like a group of "green soldiers". The word "brave" is not on the chest, but written on the face. The dragon boat racing venue is 250 feet wide, with a total of five dragon boats competing in one race, requiring four races a day. There are a total of 22 dragon boat racers plus front and rear applauders and helmsmen. Only by demonstrating team spirit can we win by working together in the same boat. During the dragon boat race on the rippling blue water of the lake, thousands of people on the shore shouted for cheers.

This dragon boat race was accompanied by Chinese media, including editors and reporters from the Alberta Chinese Food Network, Huifeng.com, and the Alberta Times, who made special reports. The Chinese Dining Club and the Asian Photography Association of Asia also jointly held a dragon boat photography competition to encourage young people to learn and participate in more Chinese culture. President Zheng Hong and Huang Shuangshuang have been preparing for the competition for a long time. Lin Yuan, vice president of the Film Association, also visited the event in person and took many wonderful shots of the competition. Of course, the restaurant club also has a large support team. The God of Wealth, Li Jiayi, made a special trip to deliver a delicious lunch. Sister Gao Zhizhong and Wang Ruijin are also here to cheer up. The dragon boat made a giant slalom at the end and returned triumphantly. It came in third place. Winning the third place is not bad. It should be noted that there will always be a small difference in the skills of holding a spatula and holding a wooden oar.

In addition to the lively dragon boat racing on the field, the lakeside during the holidays is also full of joy, where traditional folk skills of various ethnic groups are put on display, with martial arts, dance, music and other forms of rich content, highlighting the strong cultural atmosphere of various ethnic groups. Do you think the black aunt over here is doing a good hip-hop dance? The Chinese stalls over there are different! There are colorful dragons, lions and giant pandas hanging on them. Today's Chinese dragon is no longer an evil beast with teeth and claws in the hearts of Americans, but an auspicious dragon and a dragon that plays in the water; today's Chinese lion is an auspicious lion that can dance with the sound of drums; today's Chinese giant panda is not only docile, but has also become a "Kung Fu Panda"! When Chinese culture is integrated into world civilization, it will become more splendid and splendid.

The reason why dragon boat racing 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.

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