Taizhou Dragon Boat Festival celebration draws crowds

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-06-23

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A Dragon Boat Festival celebration featuring a traditional boat race and a themed campfire event took place at Feilong Lake in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on June 19, attracting many visitors with a mix of cultural activities and leisure experiences.

In the morning, a dragon boat race brought together experienced paddlers at the lake's water sports base. As the starting signal was given, teams surged forward in tightly synchronized strokes, with drumbeats echoing across the lake and paddles cutting through the water, drawing strong cheers from spectators along the shore.

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A dragon boat race takes place at Feilong Lake in Taizhou. [Photo/Tide News]

The surrounding green mountains and the lake's clear waters added to the atmosphere, turning the race into a vibrant cultural spectacle.

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A campfire event takes place near Feilong Lake. [Photo/Tide News]

In the evening, the venue shifted to a lakeside campsite designed with a tropical theme. A campfire event was the highlight of the night, as a central fire was lit and guests gathered to dance, socialize, and enjoy local cuisine and refreshments.

The event aimed to combine traditional Dragon Boat Festival customs with modern recreational formats, offering diverse tourism experiences and boosting the area's popularity as a nearby holiday destination among locals.

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Visitors dance around the campfire. [Photo/Tide News]