Chebei dragon boats reveal elegance

en.thnet.gov.cn Updated: June 2, 2022

With the Dragon Boat Festival falling on June 3 this year, the Hao Family in Chebei subdistrict of Guangzhou's Tianhe district brought back their No 7 and 8 dragon boats on May 29.

The No 7 dragon boat was renovated and the No 8 dragon boat was newly built at a shipyard in Panyu district. Ritual ceremonies like adding eyes to the dragon boat were carried out to pray for good weather, prosperity, good harvest, and health.

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The Hao Family in Chebei subdistrict brings back their No 7 and 8 dragon boats on May 29 with ritual ceremonies. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_8762f3ee9ebc]

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The dragon boat (C) from Ersha Island of Yuexiu district comes to congratulate the Hao Family. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_8762f3ee9ebc]

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The dragon head of the newly built No 8 dragon boat. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

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People excitedly welcome back the two dragon boats for the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]