People make Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, in Quzici Town of Miluo City, central China's Hunan Province, June 22, 2023.(Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
CHANGSHA, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Amidst the resounding beats of drums and shimmering azure waves, the exhilarating dragon boat races in the city of Miluo in central China's Hunan Province present a captivating spectacle, stirring up cascades of spray and creating an electrifying atmosphere.
As the Dragon Boat Festival holiday is now celebrated throughout China, Miluo, often referred to as the "hometown of dragon boat races," has been enveloped in a lively and spirited festive aura.
Craftsmen demonstrate dragon heads carving skills in Quzici Town of Miluo City, central China's Hunan Province, June 22, 2023.(Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
Tourists make Chinese traditional sachets at a cultural park in Quzici Town of Miluo City, central China's Hunan Province, June 22, 2023.(Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
People make Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, in Quzici Town of Miluo City, central China's Hunan Province, June 22, 2023.(Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
Tourists make Chinese traditional sachets at a cultural park in Quzici Town of Miluo City, central China's Hunan Province, June 22, 2023.(Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
People commemorate Qu Yuan, who was a minister of the State of Chu during the Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC), at a cultural park in Quzici Town of Miluo City, central China's Hunan Province, June 22, 2023.(Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
Craftsmen demonstrate dragon heads carving skills in Quzici Town of Miluo City, central China's Hunan Province, June 22, 2023.(Xinhua/Chen Sihan)
