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CCTV News: In the Diejiao Water Township of Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong, the strong traditional customs and lively atmosphere of dragon boat racing have attracted many young people from the Bay Area to return to their hometowns and actively participate in training and competitions.
Diejiao Dragon Boat is also known as Dragon Boat Drift because it often needs to quickly stop and pass through bends on narrow waterways.
Dragon boat drifting, fast turns are truly fast. When turning, the helmsman, drummer, and dragon boat rower must maintain a consistent rhythm and high coordination among the entire team, making the process a perfect combination of technique and strength.
Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, Hong Kong youth Kong Dehang returns to his hometown three times a week to participate in dragon boat training. Born in 1993, his ancestral home is Foshan, and his Dongsheng Sanyutong Dragon Boat Team has over 50 members. After a round trip, the team members had unbearable arm pain, and for several months, they had been training for three hours every night.
For dragon boat team members, this is not only a competition, but also an inheritance of dragon boat culture. This 25 meter dragon boat is filled with their pride in the unique culture of their hometown.
The one in command is another Hong Kong youth in the team - Ma Zongliang, who is only 19 years old and is currently attending university in Guangzhou. This year is his second time participating in an official competition and he has become a key player in the team.
Dragon boat racing is a team sport that used to be dominated by middle-aged people in their 40s. However, today, the post-95s and post-00s have gradually become the main characters in dragon boat racing, and the parents who stepped off the dragon boat still cast concerned glances on the shore.
Inheritance seems to be an inherent responsibility of every dragon boat team member. On the dragon boat of night training, one can always see young boys who are still childish, learning from their elders and rowing with small paddles. Dragon boat culture has also taken root in their hearts.