56 Teams Compete in Dragon Boat Race on Jinji Lake
On June 9, the Dragon Boat Festival this year, the China Telecom "e-surfing 4G" Cup Jinji Lake Dragon Boat Race started off from Moon Harbor, Suzhou Industrial Park. All 56 teams spared no effort to compete for the honors, acting out a traditional version of "Fast & Furious" on Jinji Lake.
It is the 7th consecutive year for SIP to host this race, with the participation of 56 teams this year. The race this year contained 12-member 300-meter straight race for men and women, and 22-member 300-meter straight race for both men and women.
After preliminary contest and final, Suzhou International Education Park team won the champion of the men's 12-member 300-meter straight race, and Vipers team of Xingzhou Travel Services ranked first in the women's race. As for the 22-member 300-meter straight race for both men and women (open group), which was held for the first time in Suzhou, GCL Plaza (Changzhou Vocational Institute of Engineering) team won the top trophy.
Besides, seven activities, including sports & cultural performances, aeroamphibious performances and creative market, were held simultaneously for the visitors to enjoy the traditional custom, seasonal snacks and featured delicious food while appreciating the dragon boat race.
June 10, 2016