Traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival held in Manchester, UK

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Traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival held in Manchester, UK

STORY: Traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival held in Manchester, UK DATELINE: June 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: MANCHESTER, UK CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Dragon Boat Festival 2. STANDUP (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL DENNETT, Salford's mayor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NATALIE KENNY, Competitor of Liverpool China Partnership STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent "The UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is taking place along the Manchester canal. 36 teams competed in the dragon boat race this year. Since the first Dragon Boat Race Festival was launched in Salford Quays in 2012, it has grown into a very popular UK event and the largest dragon boat festival in Europe. Originating in the rivers of southern China, dragon boat racing today has evolved into a global competitive water sport with a passionate following. During the race, entertaining performances are staged on the side of the canal, such as Lion dance, calligraphy a

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