Bayannur hosts dragon boat racing

People compete in dragon boat racing in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, May 30, 2017, as part of celebrations for Dragon Boat Festival. [Photo/people.cn]

Bayannur in Inner Mongolia autonomous region held a dragon boat race on the Yellow River to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival on May 30.

The race attracted 27 teams from Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Shanghai, Hunan, Zhejiang, Yunnan as well as other provinces and cities.

Bayannur is rich in water resources, making it ideal for dragon boat racing. Dragon boat racing is a traditional event popular in South China. In recent years, the event has also become popular in the northern cities.

A man dots the dragon’s eyeballs in an ancient ceremony to symbolize bringing the dragon to life. [Photo/people.cn]

Dragon boat racing takes place in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, May 30, 2017, as part of celebrations for Dragon Boat Festival. [Photo/people.cn]