As a custom of Dragon Boat Festival, which country did dragon boat race come from and become an international competition? ()

As a custom of Dragon Boat Festival, dragon boat race originated in China and spread in many countries and regions.

Nowadays, dragon boat racing has become an international sports competition. The following will introduce the spread and development of dragon boat race from three aspects: historical evolution, competition form and popularity.

Originated in China:

There are many legends about the origin of dragon boat, among which the three most popular versions are: in memory of Qu Yuan, in memory of Wu Zixu and totem worship. No matter what its origin is, it is certain that dragon boat race is a traditional activity held by China people during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Since ancient times, the dragon has been one of the most important totems in China culture. The Dragon Boat Festival was set up to protect the spirits of plague and evil, offer sacrifices to gods and bless the harvest of crops. Therefore, it is a very suitable way for people to greet and pay homage to the great patriotic poet Qu Yuan with dragon boats.

The development of events:

The origin of dragon boat races can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States Period and the Han Dynasty. According to historical records, the dragon boat race originated in the State of Chu and Yue, with certain competition systems and rules.

Until now, the southern provinces of China still insist on holding dragon boat races, especially the Dragon Boat Festival every year. At the same time, dragon boat racing has gradually spread overseas. With the arrival of immigrants from China, dragon boat racing has become one of the traditions of some mainstream countries such as Canada, Australia, Britain and the United States.

High popularity:

As a sport, dragon boat has been widely popularized and developed in China. At present, hundreds of teams have participated in various dragon boat races all over the country, and there are also various levels of competitions. Overseas, dragon boat racing has also become a popular water sport. The improvement of competition rules and standardization and the continuous development of promotion activities have further improved the popularity and influence of dragon boat races.

In a word, dragon boat race has been a traditional folk activity in China since ancient times, and it has been passed down to this day in a long history and has become an international sports event. With the acceleration of globalization, dragon boat racing will be more widely spread and developed in the near future.