The Competition Process of Dongguan Dragon Boat Race

It's time for the race. Dragon boats gather at the starting point and line up on the river according to the waterway line selected by lottery. At this time, the athletes are full of energy and the people on the shore are waiting for orders. At that time, the cannon will start. This ceremony, called "Let your head go", is the best part of the competition.

Viewers can often take a quick look at Let Go. When the "Shoutou" gun rang, dragons and horses contended, and people on the shore often spontaneously formed "cheerleaders" to cheer. Completing the distance and reaching the finish line is called "winning the red" (that is, winning the bid), and the link of "winning the red" is also very attractive to the audience. Although after several hours of competition, it is often difficult to separate the dragon boats and tie for the first place. Then there is the award, and the winning dragon boat needs to go around the field to show its appreciation, and the competition procedure ends here.