Long narrow paddled boats with a carved dragon head race in teams, set to a drummer's beat.
How it is played
Teams of paddlers paddle in unison to a drum while a steersperson guides the boat down a river course.
Heritage note
Part of the living heritage of China.
Origins
Usually placed in the era of Crossroads and Golden Ages (about 500 to 1500), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of China.
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