Dragon dance enthusiasts perform traditional dragon dance at the Dahu Bay Scenic Area in Gaotai county, Zhangye, Gansu province, on June 10, 2024. [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

On June 10, 2024, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, the Dahu Bay Scenic Area in Gaotai county hosted a vibrant Dragon Boat Race. Athletes propelled their boats with vigor, synchronized to the rhythmic drumbeats, marking the traditional Chinese festival, the Dragon Boat Festival.

The "Passionate Dragon Boat Festival · Prosperous Gaotai" Dahu Bay Cultural Tourism Carnival unfolded in Gaotai county, featuring 14 diverse activities, including the Dragon Boat Race, a Healthy Rainbow Run, mass dumpling tasting, a Qin Opera performance, a community concert, a folk art exhibition, a grand barbecue gathering, a Yueya Lake garden party, and a Great Wall cultural study tour. Over 40,000 tourists experienced the rich tapestry of Chinese traditional culture while reveling in the captivating summer panorama of the water town in the Gobi Desert.