When was the dragon boat race included in the national sports of China, and the "Qu Yuan Cup" dragon boat race was held every year?

The dragon boat race was listed in the national sports event of China in 1980, and the "Qu Yuan Cup" dragon boat race was held every year.

Dragon boat race is a national intangible cultural heritage. 20 10 on may 8th, China Ministry of culture announced the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage recommended projects (newly selected projects). The "Dragon Boat Race" jointly declared by Yuanling County of Hunan Province, Wanjiang District of Dongguan City of Guangdong Province, tongren city of Guizhou Province and zhenyuan county was selected as the intangible cultural heritage of traditional sports, entertainment and acrobatics.

From 65438 to 0980, the dragon boat race was included in the national sports competition in China, and the "Qu Yuan Cup" dragon boat race was held every year. 1991June 16 (the fifth day of the fifth lunar month), the first international dragon boat festival was held in Yueyang, China, Qu Yuan's second hometown. Holding the "Dragon Head Festival" before the competition not only retains the traditional ceremony, but also injects new modern factors.

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Dragon boat traditions in different places:

1, Dongguan Dragon Boat?

Dragon boat is a branch of dragon culture. As a specific cultural phenomenon, there are many unique customs handed down. Entering the fifth month of the lunar calendar, the sound of dragon boat gongs and drums in Wan Yi keeps rising. Because at this time, dragon boat races are held everywhere.

2. Zhongshan Dragon Boat?

The history of dragon boat race in Zhongshan can be traced back to Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty. "Xiangshan County Records of Tongzhi in Qing Dynasty" records: "In May, Duanyang worshiped the gods with zong. Dragon boat race, painted with the color of the boat "and" Dragon boat race is popular ",which shows that the Dragon Boat Festival has a long history in Shi Qi.

3. Chaoshan Dragon Boat?

There are many styles of dragon boats in Chaoshan. Regular dragon boats have a dragon head, a dragon neck and a dragon tail. The dragon is semi-circular, with length and width ranging from 1.4m to 1.6m, with different lengths. It can accommodate 12 pairs of paddles, 16 pairs of paddles, 32 pairs of paddles, and the longest can accommodate 52 pairs of paddles. Dragon boats are divided into dragon boats, Huanglong boats, Qinglong boats and Bailong boats. Oolong is a no-no, because it is prone to accidents and has historical lessons.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Dragon Boat Race

CCTV-Origin and Legend of Dragon Boat Race