On May 12th, the 2024 Dragon Boat Performance at Haizhu Wetland and the 10th Guangzhou-Foshan Dragon Boat Race (Haizhu Wetland Station) commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Haizhu National Wetland Park in Guangzhou. This marked the official start of the sixth edition of the Dragon Boat Performance at Haizhu Wetland.

Event scaled up for this edition

This year's event witnessed an expansion in scale, attracting 36 dragon boat teams from Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, and the reigning champions from the 2023 Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitation Tournament. Their participation undoubtedly added more excitement and suspense to the competition.

The competition consists of preliminary rounds, second rounds, semi-finals, and finals. Following intensive competition, 12 elite teams will emerge victorious and earn the right to compete in the 2024 Haizhu Wetland Dragon Boat Open Race.

At 10 a.m. on the 12th, the sound of the starting gun marked the official commencement of the races. Four standard dragon boats showcased speed and passion along the 300-meter straight course. The intensity peaked during the afternoon finals, providing spectators with a thrilling and exhilarating visual spectacle.

Dragon boat "drifting" to the urban "green heart"

This year's series of events combines athleticism with spectator appeal. During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday (June 8th-10th), the park will host events for dragon boat performances. Through activities such as dragon boat drifting performances, dragon boat tours, dragon boat races, traditional rituals, and intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, visitors will embark on an entertaining and culturally rich journey during the Dragon Boat Festival.

On June 8th, the highlight will be the dragon boat drifting performance. Utilizing the unique water environment, the spectacle of the dragon boat "drifting" will be presented at the urban "green heart." Residents won't need to travel far to witness this waterborne acrobatic event at Haizhu Wetland.

Organizers revealed that the expansive surface area of the Shiliugang River at Haizhu Wetland will be utilized for the dragon boat drifting competition, with specially designed obstacle courses. Skilled participants will demonstrate smooth cornering at high speeds, tail drifting, and navigating through challenging turns.

In addition to the thrilling drifting performance, Haizhu Wetland will host dragon boat tours and dragon boat races involving thousands of participants, dragon boat experience classes for thousands, and a grand dragon boat banquet, creating an unforgettable cultural experience for visitors to Haizhu Wetland.

海珠湿地龙船景开锣！广佛群龙竞技争标

5月12日，2024海珠湿地龙船景暨第十届广佛龙舟联赛（海珠湿地站）在广州海珠国家湿地公园鸣锣开赛，第六届海珠湿地龙船景系列活动正式拉开帷幕。

本届赛事升级规模扩大

今年海珠湿地龙船景赛事升级，规模扩大。本次预赛不仅吸引了来自广州、佛山、中山、东莞等地的36支龙舟队伍，还有2023年广州国际龙舟邀请赛的冠军队伍参与角逐。这支冠军队伍的到来，无疑为比赛增添了更多看点与悬念。

本次赛事包括预赛、复赛、半决赛、决赛。据悉，经过层层选拔，最终将有12支金杯组的龙舟队伍脱颖而出，获得参加2024年海珠湿地龙船景公开赛的资格。

12日10时，随着一声枪响，比赛正式拉开序幕。4条标准龙舟在300米的直道上展现了速度与激情。队员们手起桨落、破浪前行。当天下午的决赛圈角逐更是将比赛的激烈程度推向了新的高潮，为市民游客带来一场震撼人心、酣畅淋漓的视觉盛宴。

龙舟“漂移”将空降城央“绿心”

今年的海珠湿地龙船景系列活动将融合竞技性和观赏性。记者了解到，端午节假期（6月8日-10日），广州海珠国家湿地公园将开展“海纳百川·珠水争流——2024第六届海珠湿地龙船景”系列活动，通过龙舟漂移表演、招景探亲、龙舟竞渡、古法沐兰、非遗文汇等一系列龙舟非遗民俗文化活动，为市民游客带来一场有趣好玩、粤韵悠长的端午民俗之旅。

其中，6月8日将有龙舟漂移表演。利用特殊的水路环境衍生出独特的竞技方式——龙舟“漂移”将会空降城央“绿心”。市民不用出远门，在海珠湿地即可观看这场宛如水上特技漂移的龙舟表演赛。

组织方介绍，因海珠湿地的石榴岗河河面宽阔，将会用障碍物设置特殊赛道进行龙舟漂移赛。届时高手献技，将全面展示极速“丝滑”过弯、甩尾漂移、一鼓过三弯。

除了“狂飙・漂移表演赛”，海珠湿地还将开展上千人参与的招景探亲和龙舟竞渡、上千人参加的龙舟体验课程和千人龙船宴，“三千”场面将让市民在海珠湿地有一次难忘的龙舟文化体验之旅。

文丨记者 李春炜 通讯员 刘金林
翻译丨刘佳慧