On the afternoon of June 8th, the highly anticipated 2024 China (Foshan) Diejiao Dragon Boat Drifting Competition kicked off.

Along the riverbank and in the spectator stands, every seat was filled. Citizens and tourists leaned against the railing, eagerly anticipating the start of the competition. They cheered for the teams and experienced the charm of this traditional event.

Following that, the first round of the Diejiao Dragon Boat Drifting Competition commenced, where the contestants will race through an L-shaped bend. Dragon boats surged out from the waterway in front of the Kongda ancestral hall in Shengtang Village. With skilled maneuvering by the paddlers, the dragon boat swiftly navigated the curve, creating rolling waves. Cheers and shouts echoed along the banks as spectators cheered on the competitors.

The race track spans approximately 650 meters in length, featuring a unique "L" shape and challenging stone corners at the bend. Within a river channel approximately four to five meters wide, around forty to fifty robust crew members maneuver dragon boats stretching up to 25 meters, showcasing remarkable drifting skills: swinging around the bend, sudden stops, and quick turnarounds. The paddlers, drummers, and steerers demonstrate seamless coordination, giving it their all.

Source:Yangcheng Evening News

刺激！2024中国（佛山）叠滘龙船漂移大赛正式开赛

6月8日下午，备受关注的2024中国（佛山）叠滘龙船漂移大赛启幕。

河岸边与观众席座无虚席，市民和游客们倚栏远眺，期盼着比赛的开始，他们为参赛队伍呐喊助威，共同领略这一传统赛事的魅力。

紧接着，首场刺激的叠滘龙船漂移大赛的L型弯道拉开帷幕。龙船从圣堂村孔大宗祠前的水道中飞驰而出，在扒手的熟练操控下，龙船在弯道中迅速地转弯，激起层层翻滚的浪花，两岸的欢呼声、呐喊声此起彼伏。

该赛道全长约650米，其独特的“L”型设计以及弯位处的石角为比赛增添了极大的挑战性。在宽度约为四五米的河道中，四五十位壮硕的船员驾驭着长达25米的龙舟，展现出惊人的漂移技巧：甩弯、急停、折返……桨手、鼓手、舦手之间默契配合，争分夺秒，全力以赴。

图、视频拍摄｜记者 钟振彬
视频剪辑｜记者 方可茵 黎杰文
文字｜记者 张闻
翻译 | 林佳岱