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The launch ceremony for the Chebei dragon boat inheritor cultivation project took place in Chebei village, Tianhe district of Guangzhou, on July 20, with the course officially beginning on July 21.

With a coaching team of 13 members, the project focused on teaching children the essential knowledge and skills of dragon boat racing.

Children first do some warm-up exercises and learn the postures and skills of dragon boat racing by following the coaches before getting on the boats on July 21. (Photo by Su Junjie/Guangzhou Daily)

With life jackets, children experience dragon boat racing. (Photo by Su Junjie/Guangzhou Daily)

Young boys and girls pull as hard as they can on the oars by following the drums. (Photo by Su Junjie/Guangzhou Daily)

To ensure safety, the Guangdong Rescue Auxiliary Team also teaches knowledge of water emergency rescue on-site and stands by during the whole course. (Photo by Su Junjie/Guangzhou Daily)