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dragon boat racing is one of the customs and most important folk activities during the dragon boat festival in china. today, dragon boat racing has evolved into a large-scale sports event enthusiastically participated by many people. with the dragon boat festival approaching, various regions in anhui are experiencing a surge of interest in dragon boating. alongside the fervor for dragon boat activities, a "dragon boat economy" has emerged. dragon boat racing and related folk cultural events have become the main attractions of the cultural and tourism market during the dragon boat festival holiday, with "traveling for the races" becoming a new trend people pursue during their vacations. dragon boat culture, as an important part of traditional chinese culture, has a long history and profound heritage in anhui province. located between the yangtze and huai rivers, anhui boasts abundant water resources, providing unique conditions for the development of dragon boat sports. according to li chunhu, president of the anhui provincial dragon boat association, there are two main types of dragon boat racing in anhui: traditional dragon boats (with varying numbers of participants), and competitive dragon boats (12 or 22 people, including one drummer, one paddler, and the rest are rowers). in recent years, the development of dragon boat events in anhui has been particularly strong in the university group open competitions, primarily involving university students participating in competitive dragon boating. additionally, spontaneously organized traditional and competitive dragon boat races take place throughout the province, especially in the southern anhui region, attracting many enthusiasts to participate. "over the years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of enthusiasts who love dragon boat sports, spanning all age groups and professions," li chunhu informed reporters. in anhui, those engaged in dragon boat sports are generally between 30 to 60 years old, coming from all walks of life including teachers, office workers, etc. in recent years, as dragon boat sports have become increasingly popular, many young people have also joined in, and some schools have started to organize dragon boat-related sports and cultural activities. visitors to anhui can not only experience the thrill of dragon boating and the charm of traditional culture but also enjoy the beautiful landscapes of anhui, embarking on a unique journey through the region's culture and scenery. in recent years, leveraging its mountain and water resources, anhui province has collaborated with shanghai, jiangsu, and zhejiang to launch a series of brand events featuring anhui's unique characteristics.
source: anhui business news
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