Dragon Boat Racing
Today,/I would like to introduce a popular event/in China. That is dragon boat racing.
First,/I’ll explain the basic points/of the race. Crews on dragon-shaped boats/compete with each other/along a several-hundred-meter straight course. A crew typically consists of twenty paddlers,/a drummer,/and a steerer. The drummer leads the paddlers/with the drumbeat,/and the steerer controls the boat.
Second,/I’ll talk about its historical/and cultural aspects. Dragon boat racing originated in China/over 2,000 years ago. A part of Chinese culture/is seen in the Eye Dotting Ceremony/held before the race. The dragon’s eyes/on the head of each boat/are painted/to “awaken” the dragon/from its sleep,/which is for water safety.
Today,/dragon boat races are held/in many countries/such as Australia and Japan. A traditional Chinese event/has now become a modern sport/across borders.
Today,/I would like to introduce a popular event/in China. That is dragon boat racing.
First,/I’ll explain the basic points/of the race. Crews on dragon-shaped boats/compete with each other/along a several-hundred-meter straight course. A crew typically consists of twenty paddlers,/a drummer,/and a steerer. The drummer leads the paddlers/with the drumbeat,/and the steerer controls the boat.
Second,/I’ll talk about its historical/and cultural aspects. Dragon boat racing originated in China/over 2,000 years ago. A part of Chinese culture/is seen in the Eye Dotting Ceremony/held before the race. The dragon’s eyes/on the head of each boat/are painted/to “awaken” the dragon/from its sleep,/which is for water safety.
Today,/dragon boat races are held/in many countries/such as Australia and Japan. A traditional Chinese event/has now become a modern sport/across borders.