A long wooden boat dragon makes a stunning appearance on the Oujiang River, during celebrations for the recent Dragon Boat Festival. [Photo by Liu Haibo/WeChat account: yhlywx]

An exciting Oujiang Jiaolong performance took place on the Oujiang River in Yunhe county – administered by Lishui city in East China's Zhejiang province – on June 3, during the Dragon Boat Festival.

The Oujiang Jiaolong literally means a dragon on the Oujiang River. With a history of more than 300 years, the folk activity combines the local boat culture and the wooden dragon lantern culture.

The Oujiang Jiaolong combines the local boat culture and the wooden dragon lantern culture. [Photo/WeChat account: tonghuayunhe]

The Oujiang Jiaolong performed on June 3 was 280 meters long, with more than 100 sections. Under the command of a professional choreographer, the "dragon" moved swiftly on the water surface, posing with different gestures.

It is said that the Oujiang Jiaolong performance has evolved from a simple dragon dance into a comprehensive folk celebration that attracts the attention of the whole country. It has been included in the fifth batch of Lishui's representative list of intangible cultural heritage.