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Title: Team Guangzhou Powers to Victory at UK’s Largest Dragon Boat Festival Celebration

London, United Kingdom, 17th Jun 2026 - The sound of beating drums filled the waters of Salford Quays in Greater Manchester as Guangzhou’s centuries-old dragon boat tradition made a remarkable appearance in the United Kingdom, bringing the vibrant spirit of Lingnan culture overseas.On June 13, two dragon boat teams from Tianhe District in Guangzhou delivered an impressive performance at the 12th UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Among more than 50 competing teams, the Liede Dragon Boat Team secured first place, while the Yangji Dragon Boat Team earned third place, marking a strong showing for Guangzhou on the international stage.Award ceremony at the 12th UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Recognized as one of the largest celebrations of Chinese culture in Europe, this year’s festival attracted tens of thousands of spectators and participants from diverse backgrounds, including representatives from the UK National Health Service, multinational companies, universities, local government institutions, Chinese enterprises, and overseas Chinese communities. The event once again demonstrated dragon boating’s unique role in connecting people across cultures. Guangzhou’s Liede Dragon Boat Team wins the championship title. Both competing teams from Guangzhou carry deep historical ties to the city’s dragon boat heritage. Liede Village, which has nearly 900 years of history, has long preserved its dragon boat traditions, with local races dating back more than a century. The team has previously gained international recognition after winning a dragon boat competition in Auckland, New Zealand, and this year’s victory in the UK further strengthened its growing international reputation.Li Chiying, chairman of Liede Economic Development Co. Ltd and representative of the Guan...

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