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The 2025 Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitational will take place on Sunday, June 1, along the Pearl River section between Sun Yat-sen University's North Gate Plaza and Guangzhou Bridge.

This year's event will feature 116 teams and over 4,000 athletes. Besides local university and district teams, the competition will welcome seven teams from sister cities (Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Qingyuan, Zhaoqing, Jieyang in Guangdong province and Longyan in Fujian province), 12 teams from Hong Kong and Macao, and seven international teams, bringing a vibrant global flavour to the races.

The main event will be the 22-person dragon boat 600-meter straight sprint, which will be divided into four categories: Men's Open, Women's Open, Men's International, and University. Spectators can also enjoy performances of traditional dragon boats, colorful dragon boats and roaming dragon boats, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Lingnan region.

Race day schedule

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Preliminary and semi-final races

2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Opening ceremony, finals, and awards

Best spots to watch

Sun Yat-sen University's North Gate Plaza (start line): Experience the electrifying moment when the teams start paddling

Near Guangzhou Bridge (finish line): The perfect spot to watch the final sprint to victory

Spectators are encouraged to head to the south bank of the competition area (near the North Gate of Sun Yat-sen University) to enjoy an unforgettable day of speed, tradition and festivities. Don't miss out on one of Guangzhou's most exciting cultural events!

Source: 信息时报

Photos: 广州日报，信息时报

Author: Annie