Boat races boost international exchanges

Dragon boat racing, a traditional Chinese sport originally held to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, has gained global popularity and helps promote exchanges among countries.

For example, the annual dragon boat race held in Nanning, capital city of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in South China, has attracted more international participants, especially from Asian countries in recent years.

With Yongjiang River running through the city, Nanning boasts a long history of holding dragon boat races.