Three century-old houses relocated in Shanghai

STORY: Three century-old houses relocated in Shanghai DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of moving houses STORYLINE: Three century-old houses in downtown Shanghai have been moved to a new location 200 meters away as part of an urban development plan. Each house was reinforced before it was lifted off the ground in its entirety and moved to the designated place. It took 40 days to complete the project. The houses will then be renovated to preserve their historic features. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

29 teams compete in qualifier for Nagasaki dragon boat race

29 teams compete in qualifier for Nagasaki dragon boat race

NAGASAKI, Japan - Two teams, from Japan (foreground) and Thailand, compete in a qualifier for the three-century-old annual dragon boat race in Nagasaki on July 23. Crews of about 30, on board narrow wooden crafts called 'Peiron,' raced 1.2 kilometers in Nagasaki harbor. A crowd of roughly 25,000 cheered the regatta under sunny skies as crew members beat drums and gongs on the boats. A total of 29 teams, including four from overseas -- Thailand, South Korea, the Netherlands and China -- took part in this year's event. Dragon boat racing originated in China.

29 teams compete in qualifier for Nagasaki dragon boat race

29 teams compete in qualifier for Nagasaki dragon boat race

NAGASAKI, Japan - Two teams, from Japan (foreground) and Thailand, compete in a qualifier for the three-century-old annual dragon boat race in Nagasaki on July 23. Crews of about 30, on board narrow wooden crafts called 'Peiron,' raced 1.2 kilometers in Nagasaki harbor. A crowd of roughly 25,000 cheered the regatta under sunny skies as crew members beat drums and gongs on the boats. A total of 29 teams, including four from overseas -- Thailand, South Korea, the Netherlands and China -- took part in this year's event. Dragon boat racing originated in China.