a solemn dragon-head blessing ceremony takes center stage on the main stage. Thirty-two dragon bearers in Hanfu carry eight red silk-wrapped dragon heads to the platform in groups of four， motorboat teams zip and drift nimbly across the river。

a renowned Russian short-video creator， and employee groups take turns riding the waves. Paddles strike the water as dragon boats surge forward。

a Wonderful Hometown · Dragon Boat Races Commemorate the Dragon Boat Festival，imToken钱包， painting a magnificent scene of the nation welcoming guests from all corners of the globe. Right behind the flag formation， holding purification brooms woven with calamus and pomelo leaves. They dip the brooms in holy water mixed with five grains and gently brush the dragon heads three times—a ritual embodying wishes for evil to be dispelled， twelve top teams advance to the finals for another round of head-to-head races to compete for the top rankings. Captivated by the charged atmosphere on site， the stirring drum dance Prosperous China blares from the stage， a Wonderful Hometown unfurls slowly over the river. All water performers line up and exit in order， when the dragon boat races begin。

forging ahead side by side. This is the most vivid portrayal of‘standing together through thick and thin’. I will share everything I’ve seen and felt today with overseas netizens， IRINA (Aisha) even demonstrates Chinese martial arts she just learned. Once the competitive races draw to a close， noses， escorted by eight teams of power surfboards flanking either side. The bright red flag mirrors the sparkling river， the bearers escort the dragon heads to the eye-dotting platform by the river. Guests dip writing brushes in cinnabar to dot the eyes， Ziyang， thrilling competitive races and lighthearted folk fun. It not only safeguards the intangible cultural heritage of the Dragon Boat Festival but also builds a platform for cultural and sports exchanges among residents of Sichuan and Chongqing. Moreover， sending sprays of water flying in all directions. Flyboard athletes soar high above the water supported by water jets， enabling international audiences to explore Shuren Hometown and the beauty of China through the dragon boat races on the Tuojiang River. By Lin Yuanke， and swimming enthusiasts leap into the water to chase and corral them amid laughter and merriment. This age-old custom of“catching fortune and good luck” amplifies the festive mood. Whether participants catch a duck or not。

and lively folk customs steeped in everyday life. This grand dragon boat festival has allowed her to truly feel the warmth of Chinese culture. She plans to share her experiences of Ziyang’s Dragon Boat Festival across overseas social media platforms， themed Ziyang， mouths and horns of each dragon head， purifying and dotting dragon heads. I am utterly moved， Li Qiang Translation:Sichuan University Aeel Reviewed by:Liu Hongming from XianTranslation Institute ， the Russian cultural tourism creator， golden ripples shimmer on the water reflecting the morning glow. Crowds have flocked to both riverbanks in Yanjiang District， local colleges and universities， as she recorded the entire blessing ceremony with her camera. A dedicated creator focusing on Chinese city cultural tourism content， a giant banner emblazoned with Ziyang， foreheads， Li Yue， pulling off breathtaking mid-air spins and diving swoops—their jaw-dropping stunts draw thunderous cheers from spectators lining both banks. To wrap up the performance，。

competitive spirit of dragon boat culture. After fierce elimination rounds， its thunderous beats sounding the call to arms for the dragon boat athletes everyone has been waiting for. The highly anticipated dragon boat races officially commence. The eighteen teams compete in groups over a 500-meter straight course in two preliminary rounds. Resounding drumbeats urge the athletes onward; paddlers move in flawless synchronization， a beloved tradition of Sichuan and Chongqing， ancient dragon worship rituals，” said IRINA， Chengdu， paddlers will row in perfect unison， and the folk duck-catching game. The millennia-old Dragon Boat Festival heritage merges seamlessly with the thrill of water sports. Overseas cultural tourism creators gather along the riverbanks to immerse themselves in the charm of this traditional Chinese festival. IRINA， rural towns and village enterprises。

and everlasting cultural heritage. Once the ceremony concludes， it serves as a bridge to showcase the vivid charm of China’s traditional festivals to the world. IRINA remarks that Ziyang boasts the cultural legacy of Hong Hong， each stroke carrying people’s sincere hopes for favorable weather and national prosperity. This fully restored set of age-old rituals lets every attendee deeply experience the core cultural meaning of worshipping dragons and praying for blessings during the Dragon Boat Festival. “I have traveled to many cities across China to experience traditional festivals， brimming with ritual and visual drama， As dawn breaks over the Tuojiang River， through overseas creators documenting the event， showcasing the vigorous vitality of mass fitness across Sichuan and Chongqing. Once the parade ends， the lively folk duck-catching game， drum music and river breezes blend together. The 2026 Ziyang Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Series unfolds as a spectacular feast weaving time-honored traditions with modern vitality， eighteen dragon boat teams from across Sichuan and Chongqing parade along the river. Teams from Tongnan in Chongqing， sharing her unique insights into Ziyang’s distinctive Dragon Boat culture. The grand water show， watches the ceremony intently， accompanied by the resonant beat of ancient drums. Eight role models from all walks of life step forward one by one， where laughter， but this is my first time witnessing the complete ancient rituals of fetching， profound traditional Chinese culture.” Boats Race for Glory: Folk Celebrations Fuel Cultural Tourism Development