More than 100 teams and 4,000 participants gathered in Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong province, on Sunday to compete in the 2024 Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament.

The annual competition took place on the Pearl River, the landmark watercourse that meanders through the city, and attracted 111 local and foreign dragon boat teams. The tournament consisted of a 600-meter straight racing event for 22-person dragon boats racing under different categories, including those for women and university students. 

A decorated dragon boat competition and dragon dance performances were also held.

China Daily's Parker Zheng took the photos.