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(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240612) -- BEIJING, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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Dragon Boat Race - China

An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Race - China

An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Race - China

Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Race - China

An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Race - China

Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Race - China

Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Race - China

Contestants participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Race - China

An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Race - China

An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Contestants participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Contestants participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows contestants participating in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-LIANJIANG-DRAGON BOAT RACE (CN)

(240611) -- LIANJIANG, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants gather to participate in a dragon boat race at a fishing port in Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 11, 2024. The dragon boat race at sea has a long history in Lianjiang. The eight-day event from the first day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar has become a well-known cultural activity to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship held in China's Jilin

STORY: 12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship held in China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The 12th Chinese University Dragon Boat Championship kicked off on Monday at the Songhua River Ecological Tourism Scenic Area in Jingyu County, northeast China's Jilin Province. The three-day event attracts over 500 contestants from 21 universities and colleges to compete on-site, showcasing the charm of the dragon boat race. Jingyu County has put a lot of efforts into building cultural tourism projects during the event to integrate traditional sports, cultural tourism, and industry development together. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changchun, China. (XHTV)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Contestants participate in a dragon boat race on Songhua River in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yan Linyun)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants participate in a dragon boat race on Songhua River in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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Tanzanian college students shine in Chinese language competition

STORY: Tanzanian college students shine in Chinese language competition SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANI NJOHOLE, Sophomore at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education 3. various of the competition and awarding ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students was held on Wednesday in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam, with students from schools across the country proving their prowess in the language. "This is my lifetime achievement," said Amani Njohole, a sophomore at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education. He was declared the winner after competing with 11 other contestants. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANI NJOHOLE, Sophomore at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education "I will participate

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Chinese proficiency competition Tunisia division finals held

STORY: Chinese proficiency competition Tunisia division finals held SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:45 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: EDUCATION/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Bridge Competition Finals in Tunisia 2. various of award presentation STORYLINE: The Tunisian finals of the 23rd Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students were held in Tunis on Tuesday with a total of 11 contestants participating in the competition. The competition was divided into a keynote speech, a Chinese language quiz, and a talent show. The contestants showed their love of Chinese culture and language through martial arts, dancing, and singing. In the end, Chaima Daghar from the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis won the championship. She will represent Tunisia in the finals in China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

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Chinese proficiency competition held in Türkiye's Istanbul

STORY: Chinese proficiency competition held in Türkiye's Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of students showcasing their language skills 2. various of cultural performances 3. various of awarding ceremony 4. various of Guliz Mugan, president of Okan University, speaking 5. various of Wei Xiaodong, Chinese Consul General in Istanbul, speaking STORYLINE: The final round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye took place Saturday in Istanbul, the country's largest city. The competition was held at Okan University with the participation of 17 contestants from seven universities across Türkiye. The contestants showcased their language skills and Chinese-related artistic talent through performances like singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Deniz Gumuslu, a student of Okan University's Chinese Translation and Interpreting preparatory class, w

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240512) -- ISTANBUL, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs during the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye held in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 11, 2024. The final round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye took place Saturday in Istanbul, the country's largest city. The competition was held at Okan University with the participation of 17 contestants from seven universities across Türkiye. The contestants showcased their language skills and Chinese-related artistic talent through performances like singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240512) -- ISTANBUL, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants and jury members of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye pose for a group photo in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 11, 2024. The final round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye took place Saturday in Istanbul, the country's largest city. The competition was held at Okan University with the participation of 17 contestants from seven universities across Türkiye. The contestants showcased their language skills and Chinese-related artistic talent through performances like singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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UK students demonstrate Chinese proficiency in global language competition

STORY: UK students demonstrate Chinese proficiency in global language competition SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Bridge competition in London 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NATHAN EVANS, Student at Pinner High School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU JIAYU, Chinese teacher at Pinner High School STORYLINE: The United Kingdom (UK) hosted regional finals for a global Chinese language competition in London on Thursday, with contestants from schools across the country proving their prowess in the language. Students from 37 secondary schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland competed in the regional finals of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students. Altogether 17 students won prizes in the individual competition category while six teams were awarded prizes in the group category. In the group competition, about 60 students from