Dragon Boat Culture in Jiujiang Town

Jiujiang five-person dragon boat and four-person phoenix boat championships attracted more than 654.38+million spectators, and the two sides of the river suddenly became a sea of joy. "I think my favorite Brazilian football." Xiao Guan, a student of dragon boat class in Jiujiang Middle School Branch, has won many championships in the north and south of the country. He has one biggest wish, that is, he hopes to compete for a world champion in the dragon boat race in Brazil. "Let Brazilians see Jiujiang people's obsession with dragon boats as much as their enthusiasm for football. That's great. " Xiao Guan's words attracted the cheers of dragon boat fans, and there was a smell of carnival inside and outside the stadium.

The "water marathon" that young and old are keen on.

"Water Marathon" is another name for Jiujiang five-person dragon boat race and four-person phoenix boat race. Because the contestants must complete the 2.5-hour water voyage without interruption, the test of endurance and willpower is no less than a marathon.

Cui Yuxi's mother-in-law, one of the contestants in the "Water Marathon", is 62 years old and the oldest Phoenix rower. Because of her skill and strength, she became the stern helmsman. Cui's other three teammates are almost all in their fifties and sixties. "Born in a water town, I have been dealing with ships since I was a child. Of course, I have to show it. " Since the first Phoenix Dragon Boat Race was held in Shatou in 2000, Cui Popo and her teammates have participated every time. Five dragon boat boys are more energetic, and the average age of two dragon boat players is only 19 years old.

Because the "water marathon" consumes a lot of physical energy, the contestants have to participate in intensive training for half a month before the game. In addition to the essential three-hour water training course, the contestants will also have physical training such as long-distance running and dumbbells. "Look, my hands are blistered, and some of them are covered with calluses." Cui Yuyan said with a smile.

On the day of the competition, 40 dragon boats and 26 phoenix boats were ready to go, and the contestants, men, women and children, went into battle together and started a water marathon under the scorching sun.