Dragon boat teams race in E China's Jiangsu

Photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows dragon boat teams competing during the Jiangsu Provincial Cities Dragon Boat Open (Gaoyou Stop) of the 2026 Grand Canal Cultural Belt series in Gaoyou, east China's Jiangsu Province. A total of 16 teams from across Jiangsu Province raced in the 200-meter and 500-meter straight-course events, showcasing the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship. The event helped promote public fitness, boost cultural and tourism development, and inject new vitality into the construction of the Grand Canal Cultural Belt. (Zhou Shegen/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows dragon boat teams competing on the waters of Qingshuitan Wetland Park in Gaoyou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Zhou Shegen/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows dragon boat teams competing on the waters of Qingshuitan Wetland Park in Gaoyou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Zhou Shegen/Guangming Picture)