China-ASEAN International Dragon Boat Open kicks off in Guangxi

Some 28 teams from home and abroad raced at the 2024 China-ASEAN International Dragon Boat Open, which kicked off on June 1, 2024, in Wuzhou city's Tengxian county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Some 28 teams from home and abroad raced at the 2024 China-ASEAN International Dragon Boat Open, which kicked off on Saturday in Wuzhou city's Tengxian county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

Teams from ASEAN countries, including the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as from the Greater Bay Area and Guangxi, engaged in fierce competition in 200-meter and 500-meter straight races.

Using the competition as a platform, the county aims to propel its dragon boat culture onto the global stage, showcase its rich heritage, and foster international exchanges.