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Tokyo Deaflympics: Japan imperial family

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko meet Japanese swimming ace Ryutaro Ibara after watching swimming races at the Tokyo Deaflympics at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in the capital on Nov. 25, 2025. Ibara has won a career 26 medals at the Deaflympics. (Pool photo)

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Day 1

Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc races during the third practice session of the 2025 Formula One U.S. Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit, in Las Vegas, NV, USA on November 21, 2025. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix - Day 1

Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen races during the third practice session of the 2025 Formula One U.S. Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit, in Las Vegas, NV, USA on November 21, 2025. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A boat during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sailor during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sailor during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sailor during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sail during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

A sailor during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic single-handed ocean races in the world, started this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta - Spain

Several boats during the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec regatta, in the Vigo estuary, on September 21, 2025, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, one of the most emblematic solo ocean races in the world, departed this Sunday from Vigo, with 34 sailors competing, occupying the width of the estuary in front of the Muelle de Trasatlánticos. Photo by Adrian Irago/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Karsten Warholm (C) of Norway races ahead of Emil Agyekum (L) of Germany and Kemorena Tisang of Botswana during the men's 400-meter hurdles semifinals at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Karsten Warholm (R) of Norway races ahead of Chris Robinson (2nd from L) of the United States and Matic Ian Gucek (C) of Slovenia during the men's 400-meter hurdles semifinals at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2025.

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Chamonix

FRANCE. HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MONT-BLANC MASSIF. THE ARETE DES DOMES DE MIAGE, CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RIDGE RACES IN THE MASSIF (OVER THREE KILOMETERS AND SIX SUMMITS). THE AIGUILLE DE TRE-LA-TETE (SOMETIMES CALLED THE AIGUILLE DE TRE-LA-TETE IN THE PLURAL) RISES TO 3 920 M SOUTH OF THE MASSIF

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix 2025

Jack Doohan, (AUS) Reserve driver of Alpine, former driver for Alpine of the first 5 races this year, during the Austrian GP, Spielberg 26-29 June 2025, Red Bull Ring Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix 2025

Jack Doohan, (AUS) Reserve driver of Alpine, former driver for Alpine of the first 5 races this year, during the Austrian GP, Spielberg 26-29 June 2025, Red Bull Ring Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix 2025

Jack Doohan, (AUS) Reserve driver of Alpine, former driver for Alpine of the first 5 races this year, during the Austrian GP, Spielberg 26-29 June 2025, Red Bull Ring Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Locals row a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Craftsman Li Qifa checks the newly assembled dragon head for a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Craftsman Li Qifa carves the dragon tail for a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Craftsman Li Qifa checks partially assembled dragon boats in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

An aerial drone photo shows locals rowing a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

An aerial drone photo shows locals rowing a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

An aerial drone photo shows locals rowing dragon boats in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 31, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Yu Tianying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Locals row a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Locals row dragon boats in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 31, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Yuan Hongfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

An aerial drone photo shows local people rowing a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

An aerial drone photo shows locals rowing dragon boats in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 31, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Yuan Fuhong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

An aerial drone photo shows locals rowing dragon boats in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 31, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Yuan Fuhong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

An aerial drone photo shows locals rowing dragon boats in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Locals row a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Craftsman Li Qifa polishes a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Locals row a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Craftsman Li Qifa draws a dragon pattern on a plank for dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Locals row a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM