(250723) -- ZHENYUAN, July 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan ancient town, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Ten dragon boat teams from across China compete in a two-day race on the Wuyang River, while cultural activities such as intangible cultural heritage exhibitions and folk performances are held alongside the event. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)