The traditional dragon boat race in Yuanling enjoys a long history, large scale and deep cultural background. According to historical records, the boat race is being held in this area since Qu Yuan, the great poet as well as loyal official of state Chu, drowned himself in Miluo river. Scattered with many rivers on this land, Yuanling is called the place of mountains and rivers. The historic boat race here comes to a natural integration with local customs, religious culture, and Yuan river customs; shaping the the traditional dragon boat race and the traditions through generations. 

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